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WJ53 YKN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,524 mi
Last recorded150,524 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 150,524 miles

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

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

front suspension surface corrosion

rear suspension surface corrosuion

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 150,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 150,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 148,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 147,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 25 Apr 2017 147,184 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 142,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 139,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box in poor condition

underside corroded front and rear

Fail 17 Nov 2014 139,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box in poor condition

underside corroded front and rear

Pass 3 Sep 2013 137,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s chassie box section damaged from an inpact

Fail 27 Aug 2013 137,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s chassie box section damaged from an inpact

Pass 4 Sep 2012 135,325 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Exhaust system and mounts corroded

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Front brakes binding slightly

Front registration plate surround loose but still secure at time of test

Vehicle only just met lambda reading on emission test

Windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 1 Sep 2012 135,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear outer sills corroded

Exhaust system and mounts corroded

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Front brakes binding slightly

Front registration plate surround loose but still secure at time of test

Vehicle only just met lambda reading on emission test

Windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 20 Aug 2011 119,413 miles

windscreen scratched & chipped zone B

Fail 20 Aug 2011 119,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

windscreen scratched & chipped zone B

Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,188 miles

ns front wheel binding slightly

os rear outer sill rusty/corroded

slight front brake judder/disc,s distorted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 81,682 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 front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2009 81,680 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,696 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 YKN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKN, 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 YKN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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