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WN53 NRZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,812 mi
Last recorded102,812 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 NRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2022 102,812 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear/lower/upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension/floors/chassis corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front undertray insecure

some corrosion to exhaust system

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension iron work

Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,565 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

extensive under seal under vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2020 96,558 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

extensive under seal under vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,385 miles

nearside front tyre wearing to outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2019 93,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroding

front suspension corroding

nearside front tyre wearing to outer edge

rear suspension corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,113 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole on inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 72,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,264 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly when wheels rotated by hand

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

Slight corrosion to rear of offside outer sill

Fail 12 Jul 2013 54,264 miles

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

Both front brakes binding slightly when wheels rotated by hand

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

Slight corrosion to rear of offside outer sill

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,559 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 49,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,665 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION ONLY JUST PASSED ON REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. FRONT BRAKE DISCS ALSO WORN.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 40,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,691 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,755 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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WN53 NRZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WN53 NRZ, 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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WN53 NRZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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