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WV03 FTP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,721 mi
Last recorded52,721 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 FTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,721 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

both front wishbone arms corroded

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

both rear wishbone arm corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,761 miles

advise offside front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,719 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 41,719 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,146 miles

WIPERS POOR CODITION REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW SLIGHT BINED N/S/R BRAKE ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND MOUNTS CORRODED

Fail 4 Apr 2014 41,146 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

WIPERS POOR CODITION REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW SLIGHT BINED N/S/R BRAKE ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND MOUNTS CORRODED

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,187 miles

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.CORROSION-CHASSIS-SILLS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.SLIGHT BIND O/S/F+N/S/R WHEEL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,187 miles

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

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

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.CORROSION-CHASSIS-SILLS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.SLIGHT BIND O/S/F+N/S/R WHEEL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,875 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,875 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge and both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 366,432 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,417 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 30,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,978 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 19,978 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

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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WV03 FTP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WV03 FTP, 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 WV03 FTP registered?

WV03 FTP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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