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WF53 UAX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,934 mi
Last recorded145,934 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 145,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 145,312 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 143,775 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to suspension turret under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 134,493 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 123,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 123,987 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,835 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 121,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,903 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 110,903 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,225 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 102,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,109 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 94,109 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,193 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,550 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,242 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front brake binding

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jul 2012 85,242 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake lever has alot of travel

offside front brake binding

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,430 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc's worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,989 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 72,987 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,631 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,441 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,698 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,874 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,874 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UAX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF53 UAX, 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 WF53 UAX registered?

WF53 UAX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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