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WR03 LUA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,831 mi
Last recorded51,831 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 LUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 51,831 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 45,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear sill panel on outer has slight corroded

exhaust pipe corroded

front and rear lower arm slight corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention soon (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r ,may require to attention (3.5.1g)

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

both outer sill panel slightly corroded

o/s/f has slightly brake binding

Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,938 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,761 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 23,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 21,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 20,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 16,333 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 13,582 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 LUA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

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

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