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WK53 UZP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

82,279 mi
Last recorded82,279 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,279 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 82,279 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 80,022 miles

chassis brace bar cut out

Fail 25 Feb 2025 80,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

chassis brace bar cut out

Pass 26 Mar 2024 75,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 75,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 68,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 59,622 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 59,622 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (Phone holder) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 49,132 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 49,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,722 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,343 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,301 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,926 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,830 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,747 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 16,654 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,227 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,388 miles

handbrake lever becoming excessive

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,687 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 UZP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 UZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK53 UZP registered?

WK53 UZP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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