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WN53 WTK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,062 mi
Last recorded60,062 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 WTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 60,062 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 60,032 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2024 49,630 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 39,809 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills rusty and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 39,809 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills rusty and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 38,582 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides in inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 36,824 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front end of chassis leg near anti roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end of chassis leg near anti roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 36,547 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 35,931 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,081 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,920 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,196 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 33,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,715 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 31,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,931 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,702 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,945 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,740 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,683 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,058 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,695 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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WN53 WTK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 WN53 WTK, 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 WN53 WTK registered?

WN53 WTK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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