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WP03 GKK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,925 mi
Last recorded100,925 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 GKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 100,925 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 100,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,780 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 91,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,540 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,245 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,760 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,678 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 74,678 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 74,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,643 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,188 miles

advise repairs to nearside and offside sills.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 67,188 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise repairs to nearside and offside sills.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,218 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs

Fail 24 Jun 2010 62,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sills corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,404 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,240 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WP03 GKK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP03 GKK, 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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WP03 GKK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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