MOT Status
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
o/s/f n/s/f + o/s/r n/s/r wishbones corroding
small chips on windscreen
tailpipe baffles loose
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
o/s/f n/s/f + o/s/r n/s/r wishbones corroding
small chips on windscreen
tailpipe baffles loose
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
o/s n/s/f +o/s n/s/r suspension wishbones corroding
small chips on windscreen
tailpipe baffles loose
(all four rear wishbones showing surface corrosion)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
o/s n/s wishbones showing surface corrosion
small chips on window screen
tailpipe baffles loose
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
all four rear wishbones showing surface corrosion
o/s n/s/f wishbones showing surface corrosion
small chips on windscreen
tailpipe baffles loose
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
all front and rear suspension arms showing surface corrosion
exhaust tailpipe baffles could be loose?
o/s n/s/ outer sills showing corrosion where previously welded
small chips on windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper inop (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear sills have been welded slight corrosion ...front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion ..
exhaust back box vibrates ,,,
All front and rear suspension components corroded
The nearside and offside headlight dipped beam output is reduced
The nearside and offside rear outer sills are corroding where previously welded
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stone chip in windscreen
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre size 205/45r16 83w
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WP03 WEJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2003.
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