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WU53 WLP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,542 mi
Last recorded102,542 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 102,542 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear silks and offside rear wheel arch and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Outer sills have corrosion both sides

Underbody has corrosion to suspension components, mounting points and sills and some parts of floor

Fail 10 Nov 2025 102,530 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front and rear sill has hole and osr inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Outer sills have corrosion both sides

Underbody has corrosion to suspension components, mounting points and sills and some parts of floor

Pass 26 Nov 2024 102,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 102,133 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 100,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,139 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 100,101 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,583 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 97,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 92,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside mirror missing

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,416 miles

n/s outer body sill corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 84,416 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s outer body sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,425 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 76,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,743 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 67,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,933 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 59,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre has deep cracks in sidewall

Fail 15 Jun 2012 44,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre has deep cracks in sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,385 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,691 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 26,490 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,635 miles

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)

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 WLP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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