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WG53 GMF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,657 mi
Last recorded61,657 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 GMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 61,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 61,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 61,347 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 60,318 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 59,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 58,305 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,263 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,743 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,636 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,455 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2012 36,782 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,404 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,833 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,065 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 11,599 miles

Nearside Front 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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WG53 GMF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 WG53 GMF, 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 WG53 GMF registered?

WG53 GMF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is WG53 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 GMF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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