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WO03 AUF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,733 mi
Last recorded105,733 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO03 AUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,733 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 83,418 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,669 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 80,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,435 miles

vehicle underside and outer sills corroded but not excessive

Fail 2 Jul 2021 80,430 miles

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

vehicle underside and outer sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2020 75,592 miles

Nearside Front ABS wiring bracket loose, not fouling against part of vehicle

Nearside Front brake caliper has slight play in both sliders

Pass 2 Feb 2019 70,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 66,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 18 May 2017 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & tread delaminating - strongly advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2017 62,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - 205/45x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & tread delaminating - strongly advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,662 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 56,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,675 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,030 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 53,763 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,728 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,494 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 45,850 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 41,168 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,883 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 32,335 miles

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

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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WO03 AUF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WO03 AUF, 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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WO03 AUF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2003.

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