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WF53 KVC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,451 mi
Last recorded80,451 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 KVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,734 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,309 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 72,308 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BATTERY TRAY IN BOOT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,816 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 70,534 miles

Corroded hole offside front floor to sill (Not in a prescribed area)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 70,534 miles

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

Corroded hole offside front floor to sill (Not in a prescribed area)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 70,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s parking brake effort

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,904 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2019 68,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding cannot fully inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocker bushes deteriated

o/s/f caliper damp

o/s/r tyre deteriorated (10yrs old)

Pass 11 May 2017 64,597 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 64,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,122 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 63,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,199 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 59,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,888 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,047 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,047 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,983 miles

both outersills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,304 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 36,300 miles

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

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

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 20 Sep 2007 29,226 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cuts in osf tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,598 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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WF53 KVC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WF53 KVC, 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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WF53 KVC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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