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WP03 MZY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,855 mi
Last recorded117,855 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 MZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,855 miles

Unable to see all front vehicle chassis legs due to covers fitted

all 4 coil overs springs corroded

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2021 117,843 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Unable to see all front vehicle chassis legs due to covers fitted

all 4 coil overs springs corroded

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2020 110,190 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,000 miles

Advise ..Unable to see all front chassis areas due to engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 101,672 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Advise ..Unable to see all front chassis areas due to engine covers fitted

Fail...Tyres wider than wheel arches

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,395 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 94,387 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,088 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 89,847 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,526 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,683 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,683 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 64,713 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,540 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,182 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 51,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front pads low unable to fully inspect inner pads noise from osf when spun advise replace

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,177 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,677 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 31,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,566 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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WP03 MZY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP03 MZY, 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 MZY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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