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WM52 FSU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,260 mi
Last recorded113,260 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 FSU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 113,260 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 113,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 105,477 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sides sill slight corrosion

front and rear subframe slight corrosion

front and rear suspension component slight corrosion but not weak (arms, antiroll bars, links)

Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides inner sill , as marked under car rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear , both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front subframe , suspension arms both sides ,antiroll bar , linkage corroded but not weakened

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear subframe , suspension arms both sides ,antiroll bar , linkage corroded but not weakened

both sides sill slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,291 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,323 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear outer sills corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,910 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,482 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2017 76,482 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,261 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,731 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,096 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 38,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,474 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,094 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,829 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 28,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,626 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,501 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 12,716 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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WM52 FSU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WM52 FSU, 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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WM52 FSU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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