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WU53 WNJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

73,337 mi
Last recorded73,337 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 73,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 73,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 72,555 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 72,169 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 71,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 71,284 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 70,826 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 70,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2019 69,804 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all tyre valves splitting

all tyres splitting and cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2019 69,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,106 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 68,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,079 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 59,225 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,017 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 53,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,856 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 44,856 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,277 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,609 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 37,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,929 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear floor to sill corrroded

offside and nearside rear inner wings to sills corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,088 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2010 23,088 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 22,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,654 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all tyre treads getting low and starting to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,979 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 WNJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WU53 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

WU53 WNJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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