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WR03 LTJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,998 mi
Last recorded105,998 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,998 miles

under body and chassis corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 105,991 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body and chassis corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,203 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 94,695 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,643 miles

near front tyre cracking up slightly

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,851 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 75,776 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,085 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,909 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded (rear section)

o/s/f tyre, outer sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,372 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,848 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,247 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,072 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,963 miles

Corrosion too rear brake discs on running face of pads.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion too rear subframe and chassis.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 22,963 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion too rear brake discs on running face of pads.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion too rear subframe and chassis.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,563 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipes corroded

rear discs have corroded edges

Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,052 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,291 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres on 3mm

Middle & rear exhaust joints corroded

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 LTJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

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

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