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WJ03 VYF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,792 mi
Last recorded61,792 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 61,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody wax oyled

Fail 28 Jul 2023 61,792 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody wax oyled

Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,770 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody wax oyled

Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,696 miles

underbody wax oyled

Pass 20 May 2019 59,245 miles

underbody wax oyled

Pass 22 May 2018 55,961 miles

underbody light corrosion

Fail 18 May 2018 55,888 miles

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

underbody light corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 53,367 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 53,364 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 52,285 miles

Rear both rear brakes slightly dragging

Pass 15 May 2015 50,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 48,110 miles

front tyres feathering

Pass 3 May 2013 43,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,871 miles

os front wheel binding slightly

os washer jet 1/2 blocked

wipers poor

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,696 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

surface crossion to front brake discs

underside checked in wet conditions

Fail 23 Mar 2010 31,695 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside wiper blade split

plastic undertrays fitted

surface crossion to front brake discs

underside checked in wet conditions

Fail 21 Jul 2008 25,258 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs corroded

handbrake travel long

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,258 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs corroded

handbrake travel long

Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,562 miles

front tyres worn to wear indicators

Pass 1 Aug 2006 15,598 miles

front no plate cracked

tyres worn unevenly

Fail 1 Aug 2006 15,598 miles

front no plate cracked

tyres worn unevenly

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VYF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

WJ03 VYF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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