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WJ03 VXU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,390 mi
Last recorded94,390 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front tyre cracked between treads

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 94,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracked between treads

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front tyre cracked between treads

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 91,709 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rust N/S outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 78,047 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,693 miles

front brake discs getting worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,208 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,432 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 71,432 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,145 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 59,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2008 44,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still legible

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still legible

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,020 miles

front wipers just starting to split

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,116 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 22,116 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VXU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXU, 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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WJ03 VXU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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