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WR03 CDF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,805 mi
Last recorded84,805 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 CDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 84,805 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,967 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill (by lower seat belt mount) seems to contain plastic body-filler

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,703 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 3 Aug 2021 69,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not with in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 65,205 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,738 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

n/s/r outer sill rusty

power steering pipes rusty

slight engine oil weeps

stone chips in screen

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,124 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

exhaust system rusty

front suspension parts rusty

n/s/r outer sill rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rear suspension rusty

slight engine oil weeps

stone chips in screen

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,267 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 52,267 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 49,674 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 43,484 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 39,658 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 35,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,173 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,520 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,172 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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WR03 CDF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WR03 CDF, 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 WR03 CDF registered?

WR03 CDF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is WR03 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 CDF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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