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WO03 AUJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,101 mi
Last recorded81,101 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 81,101 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

underneath vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,367 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 77,362 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier *Battery tray corroded* (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,668 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 75,668 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,070 miles

Nearside corrosion to front of floor

Offside Front corrosion to front of floor

corrosion to osf lower front wing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,210 miles

corrosion in vehicle

damage to offside centre chassis / floor

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2015 61,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

under trays fitted

corrosion in vehicle

damage to offside centre chassis / floor

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,635 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 52,673 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 52,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,389 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 44,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,175 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,503 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,104 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,346 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,035 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,780 miles

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

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

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 AUJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AUJ, 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 WO03 AUJ registered?

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

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