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WM52 DWK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,399 mi
Last recorded136,399 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 DWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2016 136,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion on Offside outer sill within 12 inches of a seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Corrosion on Offside rear inner sill area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 134,311 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 134,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 128,987 miles

corroision to offside outer sill

Fail 7 Aug 2014 128,969 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

corroision to offside outer sill

Pass 13 Aug 2013 125,419 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 125,419 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust section corroded

surface corrosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 107,070 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 107,070 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

power steering pipe to rack is damp with fluid

Pass 15 Feb 2010 89,422 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 89,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,423 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 49,423 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,527 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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WM52 DWK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WM52 DWK, 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 WM52 DWK registered?

WM52 DWK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is WM52 DWK safe to buy?

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