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WM52 HKA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,598 mi
Last recorded151,598 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 HKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 151,598 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 145,339 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 145,339 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 135,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 130,431 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 130,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 124,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 117,829 miles

front brake discs poor

rear brake discs poor

windscreen marked outside of drivers view

Fail 19 May 2016 117,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs poor

rear brake discs poor

windscreen marked outside of drivers view

Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,774 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 112,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,912 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrorde

Fail 15 Jul 2014 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s outer sill starting to corrorde

Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jul 2013 98,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 80,502 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,502 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 72,494 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,494 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 59,778 miles

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

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

offside wiper split

Pass 9 May 2008 48,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 25,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 24,629 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 HKA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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