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WP03 MZZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,533 mi
Last recorded115,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 MZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 115,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wing door slight damaged to side

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 115,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wing door slight damaged to side

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,190 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 104,185 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 95,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 87,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 82,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 78,024 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 73,425 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 73,388 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 May 2010 65,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,811 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 58,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,356 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 52,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,062 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 MZZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MZZ, 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 WP03 MZZ registered?

WP03 MZZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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