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WL03 LWD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,382 mi
Last recorded87,382 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 LWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2018 87,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,919 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Multiple suspension arms corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

All brake discs are corroded

Multiple suspension arms corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all s/absorber outer casings slightly corroded & all coil springs

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,268 miles

Front tyres starting to get low on tread.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 80,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,393 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,155 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,542 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,298 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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WL03 LWD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WL03 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

WL03 LWD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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