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WR53 RPV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,422 mi
Last recorded37,422 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 RPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,422 miles

front and rear suspension component and subframe surface corrosion evident

Fail 25 Jul 2017 37,422 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,372 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 37,370 miles

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

rear brake pads are quite well worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,314 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 37,264 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,022 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,791 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 34,747 miles

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

n/s/r disc scored

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2011 33,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,231 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,479 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on edges.

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)

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 RPV 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 WR53 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

WR53 RPV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WR53 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 RPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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