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WJ53 KRE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,831 mi
Last recorded55,831 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 KRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,831 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 53,081 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 51,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc has light surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc has light surface corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc has surface corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2020 47,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 34,928 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,918 miles

corrosion on offside rear wing to seal panel

Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,280 miles

corrosion of outer sill at rear offside

small split in wiper blade ends offside

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,555 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,219 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 19,219 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,309 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 14,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,439 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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WJ53 KRE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ53 KRE, 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 WJ53 KRE registered?

WJ53 KRE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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