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WK53 UZG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,299 mi
Last recorded110,299 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,299 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 105,407 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 100,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 94,510 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 89,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre side wall purished

Pass 10 May 2014 89,350 miles

near side front tyre side wall purished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,129 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,661 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,967 miles

nearside front brake flex hose started to cracke & perishe up !!!

Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front brake flex hose started to cracke & perishe up !!!

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & slight bulge !!!

offside rear tyre just above 1.6mm tread depth !!!

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,884 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 59,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres has surface corrossion

Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres has surface corrossion

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,495 miles

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

handbrake travels slightly high

Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,397 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 UZG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK53 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

WK53 UZG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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