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WK03 UVS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,805 mi
Last recorded96,805 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 UVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,805 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,349 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 79,349 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,546 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,315 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,602 miles

rear section of exhaust rusty not blowing

Fail 14 Jul 2008 37,769 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,769 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,850 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,767 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 27,833 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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WK03 UVS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WK03 UVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK03 UVS?

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What year was WK03 UVS registered?

WK03 UVS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is WK03 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 UVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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