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WN03 OAH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,973 mi
Last recorded126,973 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 OAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 126,973 miles

advise surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Fail 2 Aug 2021 126,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 31 Jul 2020 122,236 miles

advise : offside rear tyre close to limits

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 31 May 2019 120,705 miles

advise ; under body/suspension surface corrsion

Fail 31 May 2019 120,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one nut from each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise ; under body/suspension surface corrsion

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,568 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 110,565 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,399 miles

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

advise : under body/susp surface corrsion

Fail 9 Jun 2017 101,399 miles

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

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

advise : under body/susp surface corrsion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 97,323 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 94,447 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 91,963 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 91,963 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front brake caliper damp

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,059 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 89,059 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,688 miles

both rear outer sills corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,225 miles

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear lower body sills

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 11 Mar 2010 75,225 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear lower body sills

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,385 miles

front brake pads look low

front brakes slightly bindind

n/s/ outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm and worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,865 miles

front tyres wearing on shoulders-n/s/f tread has nail in tread

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s/r tyre tread 4mm

Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on shoulders-n/s/f tread has nail in tread

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s/r tyre tread 4mm

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,644 miles

rear exhaust section rusty on joint

Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,249 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

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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WN03 OAH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WN03 OAH, 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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WN03 OAH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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