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WJ53 YKW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,024 mi
Last recorded103,024 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 103,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 99,620 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,086 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,420 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,265 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 85,254 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing nearside and offside (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,749 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 81,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 76,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 71,556 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 27 Sep 2016 66,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 66,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,972 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,463 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,821 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,037 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,385 miles

Nearside and Offside front outer brake pad shims incorrectly fitted .

Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 5,858 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 YKW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

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

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