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WU53 WNG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,098 mi
Last recorded104,098 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 WNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,098 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - rear section to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge heavy wer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 100,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 1/4 sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge heavy wer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,612 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at t joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 96,596 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at t joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,272 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,689 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 86,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,632 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 80,632 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,166 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,070 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Fail 26 Oct 2013 69,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Pass 3 Nov 2012 62,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion on both front brake discs on inner faces

Fail 2 Nov 2012 62,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion on both front brake discs on inner faces

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,037 miles

rear lower sills corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

rear lower sills corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,499 miles

OS OUTER SILL CORROADED

Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,127 miles

FRONT & REAR DISCS CORROADED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,127 miles

FRONT & REAR DISCS CORROADED

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,191 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,009 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,272 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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WU53 WNG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU53 WNG, 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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WU53 WNG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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