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WM03 UKZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,838 mi
Last recorded146,838 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 UKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 146,838 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 142,003 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills and rear wheel-arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / wheel-arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / wheel-arch (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front disc corroded (3.5.1i)

suspension components and both sub-frames corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 142,003 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills and rear wheel-arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / wheel-arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / wheel-arch (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front disc corroded (3.5.1i)

suspension components and both sub-frames corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 139,305 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 139,303 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 131,605 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 131,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 118,491 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre worn & cracking on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 108,217 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust has part deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,217 miles

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

exhaust has part deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,710 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 81,067 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall and worn to 2mm

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2010 70,921 miles

nearside and offside rear outer cills corroded not holed at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,802 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,212 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,121 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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WM03 UKZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WM03 UKZ, 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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WM03 UKZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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