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WL03 EVN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,081 mi
Last recorded132,081 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 EVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 132,081 miles

under body covered in under sealant

Fail 26 Nov 2021 132,075 miles

Emissions not tested manifold leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

under body covered in under sealant

Pass 22 Dec 2020 125,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all boots on front suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 125,447 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all boots on front suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 113,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,556 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,392 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 77,597 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 66,930 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 61,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,909 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball dust covers slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 56,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front lower suspension arm ball dust covers slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,631 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,067 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,097 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,460 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,460 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,426 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,463 miles

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

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

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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WL03 EVN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WL03 EVN, 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 WL03 EVN registered?

WL03 EVN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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