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WG52 VEF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,119 mi
Last recorded121,119 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 VEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 121,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 121,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 105,553 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,133 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,647 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 92,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 91,670 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 89,208 miles

corrosion front brake discs edges

corrosion rear brake discs edges

Fail 13 May 2013 89,208 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion front brake discs edges

corrosion rear brake discs edges

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,569 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 85,569 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 78,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,916 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 73,814 miles

L/H AND R/H FRONT TYRES MODERATE INNER EDGE WEAR

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING VERY LOW

Pass 10 Jan 2006 54,887 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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WG52 VEF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG52 VEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG52 VEF registered?

WG52 VEF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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