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WR53 OAV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,204 mi
Last recorded91,204 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 OAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 91,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,778 miles

front brake imbalance 26%

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,837 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 88,818 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all tyres wearing close

Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,717 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,094 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,269 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 78,435 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 78,435 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 70,019 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 62,444 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 53,995 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,214 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 37,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 27,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s/f brake discs starting to rust on inner face

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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WR53 OAV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR53 OAV, 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 WR53 OAV registered?

WR53 OAV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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