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WR03 CDN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,178 mi
Last recorded72,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 CDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,178 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front/rear arms corroded and undersealed not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills have various filler and painted not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 72,176 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front/rear arms corroded and undersealed not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills have various filler and painted not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,954 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,953 miles

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

o/s/r brake pad anti rattle spring missing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,727 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 59,727 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 57,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,917 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 50,911 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 44,278 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight surface rust underneath vehicle

Pass 21 May 2009 37,805 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2008 31,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 18,881 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

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 CDN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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