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WK53 HTN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,415 mi
Last recorded84,415 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,415 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread pattern and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole on inner sill, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 79,277 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 78,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,805 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,433 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 76,840 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,128 miles

PAS steel pipes rusty

corrosion exhaust flange joints very rusty

patches welded into o/s/r n/s/r outer sills

various under body corrosion and suspension parts

Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,547 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)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear outer sills corrosion repair

o/s/ front chassis corrosion

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,302 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 66,195 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,025 miles

offside rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 51,194 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 May 2011 41,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,191 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,731 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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WK53 HTN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 WK53 HTN, 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 WK53 HTN registered?

WK53 HTN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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