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WV03 WMA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,848 mi
Last recorded114,848 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 WMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 114,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

general corrosion to front suspension

general corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 31 Jan 2019 114,848 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

general corrosion to front suspension

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 25 Jan 2018 107,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower shock absorber bushs worn

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear outer sills

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

general suspension corrosion

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 107,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower shock absorber bushs worn

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear outer sills

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

general suspension corrosion

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 99,476 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust joint corroded

corrosion to rear discs

Fail 31 Jan 2017 99,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust joint corroded

corrosion to rear discs

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,189 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 97,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 93,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,596 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,286 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,080 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,141 miles

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,021 miles

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,772 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 71,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,906 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,360 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 41,081 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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WV03 WMA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WMA, 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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WV03 WMA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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