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WU53 UGG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

99,935 mi
Last recorded99,935 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 UGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 99,935 miles

Offside Wing corroded / Holed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread + Reg plate holder damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Attention Required (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Wing corroded / Holed

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 94,349 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 94,346 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,363 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 89,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 89,112 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear outer sills/arches corroding!

rust patches in various places

Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,505 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 80,502 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Rear suspension corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 70,885 miles

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

Front chassis corroding

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,605 miles

rust patches in various places & n/s outer sill corroding & covered in heavy underseal

Fail 27 Oct 2020 65,602 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rust patches in various places & n/s outer sill corroding & covered in heavy underseal

Pass 11 Nov 2019 61,166 miles

rust & corrosion patches

Fail 11 Nov 2019 61,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rust & corrosion patches

Pass 29 Oct 2018 54,376 miles

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

small splits o/s wiper

some suspension parts corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,815 miles

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 7 Nov 2016 41,236 miles

front tyres just off limits & perished

n/s/r brake pads low

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,851 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 37,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,680 miles

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

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

Nearside rear sill is corroding from the inside out.

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

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

Offside rear sill is corroding from the inside out.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 36,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear sill is corroding from the inside out.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear sill is corroding from the inside out.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,398 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,517 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,648 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,837 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 19,783 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 UGG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WU53 UGG, 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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WU53 UGG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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