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WF53 UOK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,253 mi
Last recorded114,253 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 114,253 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various sings of corrosion under side

Fail 8 Nov 2022 104,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various sings of corrosion under side

Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,662 miles

Rear diff nountings corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 95,560 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff nountings corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 95,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,232 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle is rusty and has been undersealed in the past (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms on vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside parking brake effort is low

Fail 11 Sep 2019 94,232 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear across axle at union to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle is rusty and has been undersealed in the past (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms on vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside parking brake effort is low

Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing / chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle is rusty and has been under sealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake effort low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at unions to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms on vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,820 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 93,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s to n/s over rear frame (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust flange to silencer corroded away

Rear suspension frame some corrosion and fully undersealed making full inspection difficult

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most have light corrosion (2.4.G.1)

the whole of the underside of the vehicle has been undersealed making full inspection difficult

Fail 31 Jul 2017 92,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s to n/s over rear frame (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust flange to silencer corroded away

Rear suspension frame some corrosion and fully undersealed making full inspection difficult

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most have light corrosion (2.4.G.1)

the whole of the underside of the vehicle has been undersealed making full inspection difficult

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,953 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 90,952 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,771 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,771 miles

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,904 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 86,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,367 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,931 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,931 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,902 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)

o/s wiper split,both sills corroded,brake fluid low,discs corroded,

Fail 26 Sep 2011 57,902 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)

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

o/s wiper split,both sills corroded,brake fluid low,discs corroded,

Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads 3-4000 miles.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,349 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads 3-4000 miles.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,255 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,750 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,070 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front discs corroded and front pads getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly 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 UOK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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