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WJ53 WCE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,747 mi
Last recorded83,747 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 83,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 79,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Very Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Signs Of Binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Very Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Very Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Very Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 79,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis Rail. Foward Of Front Subframe Mount. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Very Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Signs Of Binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Very Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Very Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Very Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 77,981 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 77,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foward Of Front Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,374 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 71,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,110 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 15 May 2019 65,356 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,191 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,316 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,565 miles

o/s/outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,782 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 52,782 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,107 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,551 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,398 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,819 miles

center brake light has a cover, shielding near to 50% (approx)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,553 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 WCE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

WJ53 WCE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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