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WF53 YYO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,925 mi
Last recorded52,925 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 52,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 52,761 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 52,507 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 51,932 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 51,213 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,359 miles

all four road tyres are worn

Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,601 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 49,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,352 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged, but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust poor

Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,122 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 39,043 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,396 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,816 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,650 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,140 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,299 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 YYO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 YYO registered?

WF53 YYO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is WF53 YYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 YYO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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