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WR03 LTY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,098 mi
Last recorded97,098 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 LTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,098 miles

Exhaust cat corroded & heat shields

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 97,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust cat corroded & heat shields

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,435 miles

structure coverd with under seal

Fail 13 Jul 2018 93,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

structure coverd with under seal

Fail 5 Mar 2018 93,418 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,192 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s to n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,273 miles

a lot of corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension parts

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 87,273 miles

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

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

a lot of corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension parts

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013
Fail 2 Dec 2013

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,125 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 76,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,094 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 70,094 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,946 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 58,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight Binding O/S Front Brake

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight Binding O/S Front Brake

Pass 11 Oct 2008 49,764 miles

b/pads getting low

rust comming both rear sills

Fail 11 Oct 2008 49,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

b/pads getting low

rust comming both rear sills

Pass 7 Jun 2008 47,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,789 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 LTY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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