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WR53 ZNA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,028 mi
Last recorded72,028 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ZNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 72,028 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 68,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 66,483 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 64,250 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has surface corrosion covered in underseal suspension/chasis/steering components

Fail 19 Dec 2022 64,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail forward section excessively corroded within 30cms of front suspension & anti-roll bar mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill lower section & inner forward wheel arch end section excessively corroded within 30cms of front passengers lower seat belt anchorage point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail forward section excessively corroded within 30cms of front suspension & anti-roll bar mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of vehicle underside & components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 62,556 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside chassis rail forward sections corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of vehicle underside & components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 59,331 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 59,331 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,143 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,436 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 54,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,977 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,632 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 47,365 miles

N/S/R sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all of exhaust system very corroded

genral under body corrosion

rear subframe very corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 47,363 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S/R sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all of exhaust system very corroded

genral under body corrosion

rear subframe very corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2013 44,124 miles

O/S/ OUTTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 6 Dec 2013 44,121 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S/ OUTTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 15 Dec 2012 41,014 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded on joints

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2012 41,013 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded on joints

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2011 38,070 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 34,163 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,368 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 29,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,486 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,195 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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WR53 ZNA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR53 ZNA, 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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WR53 ZNA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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