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WF53 UBM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

95,236 mi
Last recorded95,236 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 UBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 95,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 95,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,274 miles

Nearside Front Chassis section corroded

Offside Front Chassis section corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 91,301 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 91,135 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,628 miles

under side corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 79,625 miles

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

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,724 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 77,696 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,362 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disk in bad condition

Offside Rear Outer rust in sill monitor and repair when necessary

Offside Rear brake disk in bad condition

Fail 3 Oct 2019 77,362 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disk in bad condition

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer rust in sill monitor and repair when necessary

Offside Rear brake disk in bad condition

Pass 7 Sep 2018 71,951 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are getting low of tread and worn on edges

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both sills are corroded

O/s/r tyre is worn on edges and low of tread

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2018 71,951 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are getting low of tread and worn on edges

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both sills are corroded

O/s/r tyre is worn on edges and low of tread

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,171 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 69,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,411 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 67,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 65,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,610 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

light corrorsion to n/s and o/s/r outer sills

Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,600 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

light corrorsion to n/s and o/s/r outer sills

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,690 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,881 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,138 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,471 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,641 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,888 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,597 miles

Nearside Rear 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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WF53 UBM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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