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WJ53 WBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,294 mi
Last recorded29,294 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,294 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 25,724 miles

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

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

nsf tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,003 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)

both fronts tyres have splits in

Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,425 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,590 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,727 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,082 miles

advise both front tyres starting to crack

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 WBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

WJ53 WBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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