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WM52 PXK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,601 mi
Last recorded86,601 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 PXK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,601 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,826 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,433 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,790 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,461 miles

rear sub frame & suspension arms corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2017 61,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

rear sub frame & suspension arms corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,734 miles

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

imbalance in front brakes 23%

suspension components corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,400 miles

front brake discs in poor condition.

surface corrosion on front suspension wishbones & rear suspension components & subframe .

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,473 miles

areas of surface corrosion on front & rear subframes & suspension components.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,678 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,388 miles

signs of corrosion on sub frames & both rear outer sills.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,363 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,407 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,920 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 18,900 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 PXK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PXK, 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 PXK registered?

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

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