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WU53 UFR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,114 mi
Last recorded37,114 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 UFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 37,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 34,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 34,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Nearside hanger in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 31,844 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 31,806 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 29,488 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 29,325 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 27,378 miles

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

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2021 27,061 miles

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

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

General Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 26,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,194 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 24,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover,perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 22,880 miles

both headlamp lenses discoloured

rear view mirror attachment

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,801 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 21,801 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,333 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 20,281 miles

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 20,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,807 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,099 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,969 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,182 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,672 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,234 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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WU53 UFR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU53 UFR, 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 WU53 UFR registered?

WU53 UFR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WU53 UFR safe to buy?

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