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WN03 WCL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,882 mi
Last recorded90,882 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 WCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front brake worn to limit

surface rust front chassis / inner wing

surface rust rear inner sills

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

crack in windscreen

offside front brake near limit and slight bind

surface rust rear inner sills

Fail 16 Aug 2018 89,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

crack in windscreen

offside front brake near limit and slight bind

surface rust rear inner sills

Pass 6 Jul 2017 84,642 miles

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

both rear sills surface rust

Fail 3 Jul 2017 84,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear sills surface rust

front brakes near limit

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre below 1.6mm outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,379 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 77,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 15 Jul 2015 74,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,111 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,318 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 62,318 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,826 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 56,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,252 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 43,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

pads worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,568 miles

pads worn

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,948 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 33,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,926 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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WN03 WCL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WCL, 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 WN03 WCL registered?

WN03 WCL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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