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WV53 KKA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,781 mi
Last recorded43,781 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 KKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 43,781 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 43,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 42,985 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 42,807 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 42,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 42,568 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 41,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 40,946 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 40,946 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,687 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 38,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,999 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

light corrosion off side outer sill

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,763 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,913 miles

front brake discs badly pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,070 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,075 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,978 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,263 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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WV53 KKA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WV53 KKA, 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 WV53 KKA registered?

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

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