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WJ53 WBZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,022 mi
Last recorded106,022 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 106,022 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 103,048 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 103,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,923 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension arms rusty front and rear

Pass 25 Nov 2020 95,753 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills/boot floor

Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,402 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 94,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 90,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 inner leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 77,112 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight corrosion to both rear sill ends

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,720 miles

Offside front chassis leg slightly corroded

Rear sill ends slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 69,720 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front chassis leg slightly corroded

Rear sill ends slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,105 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear sill ends slightly corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2014 63,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear sill ends slightly corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,240 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2013 57,240 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,452 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,751 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,648 miles

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,085 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,819 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,371 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,191 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 WBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WJ53 WBZ, 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 WBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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