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WV53 KJK

2003 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,147 mi
Last recorded65,147 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 KJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 65,147 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 65,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front chassis extension leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis extension leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

fibreglass body kit fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2025 65,056 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis extension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis extension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch cut out and not welded together (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch cut out but fiberglass body kit covering (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

fiberglass body kit covering most of the body and lower sills

Pass 18 Nov 2024 56,749 miles

Adv Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle And Components........

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv All 4 Brake Discs Getting worn And Corroded To Inner Faces......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside Front Headlamp Water Ingress .......... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv All 4 Tyres Worn And Poor condition......... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 56,733 miles

Front Bumper insecure Front Bumper Insecure............ (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure Nearside Front Headlamp Insecure........... (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Nearside Front Tyre Not Fitted According To Sidewall Instructions/Worn Low To Limits And Poor Condition......... (5.2.3 (i))

Adv Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle And Components........

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv All 4 Brake Discs Getting worn And Corroded To Inner Faces......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside Front Headlamp Water Ingress .......... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv All 4 Tyres Worn And Poor condition......... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 56,713 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 52,040 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 52,040 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 46,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,621 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 41,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 41,556 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 41,057 miles

o/s front tyre has a gouge in side wall but not to cords

Pass 7 Nov 2016 40,454 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,111 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,091 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 28,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2009 27,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,248 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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WV53 KJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WV53 KJK, 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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WV53 KJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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