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WU53 WME

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,120 mi
Last recorded64,120 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 WME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 64,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 64,120 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 52,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,949 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,856 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2019 51,104 miles

Front brake discs starting to get rusty

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,282 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2017 49,229 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,156 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 45,463 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,463 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,052 miles

exhaust joints rusty

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but shows no cords

Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,642 miles

exhaust flanges getting rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,811 miles

Both rear outer sill, outer skin getting rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2010 38,001 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,062 miles

windscreen chipped zone A less than 10mm & zone B less than 40mm

Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,312 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 WME is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 WME, 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 WU53 WME registered?

WU53 WME is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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