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WL03 EVP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,425 mi
Last recorded70,425 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 EVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 70,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,576 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,638 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 68,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower and ball joint boots deterioated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower and ball joint boots deterioated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 67,065 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower and ball joint boots deterioated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower and ball joint boots deterioated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,425 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear suspension components corroded

headlamp lens deteriated

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,432 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH LOWER (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH UPPER & BOTH LOWER (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 52,432 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH LOWER (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH UPPER & BOTH LOWER (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid EMPTY (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,837 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both head light lens crazed

ns side repeater loose

Fail 29 Jul 2015 50,835 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both head light lens crazed

ns side repeater loose

Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding on front brakes

surface corrosion on O/S/R brake disc

Fail 2 Jul 2014 49,170 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding on front brakes

surface corrosion on O/S/R brake disc

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,978 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns front brake binding slightly

ns rear tyre getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,956 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns front brake binding slightly

ns rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,302 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

os sun visor loose

windsreen chipped zone B (repaired)

wipers poor (smear)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,393 miles

All 4 tyres cracked

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 8,713 miles

all tyres cracking in treads.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,879 miles

all tyres have cracks in tread not exposing cord

Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVP, 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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WL03 EVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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