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WJ53 WBT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

65,470 mi
Last recorded65,470 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 65,470 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 65,444 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,865 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 58,700 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 58,699 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 54,427 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 54,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKS ON INNER WALL / PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE / CRACKS ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 49,936 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 49,936 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 43,945 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Damaged, Unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Repaired with lens tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

O/S/R light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 43,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Damaged, Unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Repaired with lens tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

O/S/R light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,347 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed & corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,666 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed & corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 41,665 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Handbrake has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed & corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 40,356 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 40,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,550 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 39,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,746 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 37,746 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,561 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 35,561 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 33,633 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,427 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres wearing on edges

near side front tyre wall slight cut

off side sill rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2012 28,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,649 miles

off side wiperblade split on end

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,183 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,401 miles

Nearside Outer 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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WJ53 WBT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 WJ53 WBT, 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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WJ53 WBT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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