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WF53 YYU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,826 mi
Last recorded53,826 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 51,862 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 50,338 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,478 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,811 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 43,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 41,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,312 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 38,312 miles

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

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

both front and both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,988 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,818 miles

front nearside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,802 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,436 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,220 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,898 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,067 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,302 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 YYU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 YYU, 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 YYU registered?

WF53 YYU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 YYU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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