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WB53 SLB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,043 mi
Last recorded100,043 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB53 SLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 100,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 100,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill inner sill and floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sun visors missing

Pass 17 Sep 2021 95,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R under sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 95,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R under sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R flexi-hose to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 85,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R flexi-hose to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,598 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,499 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,174 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 65,174 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,017 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 64,001 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,214 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 63,200 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 62,135 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2012 58,346 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 53,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,459 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,401 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 53,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,683 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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WB53 SLB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WB53 SLB, 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 WB53 SLB registered?

WB53 SLB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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