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WJ03 FYA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,200 mi
Last recorded63,200 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 FYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,149 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 62,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,758 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension inc. sub frames

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,345 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,068 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f chassis legs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 60,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,101 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 59,312 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,783 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 52,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,208 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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WJ03 FYA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ03 FYA, 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 WJ03 FYA registered?

WJ03 FYA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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