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WV53 KKD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,312 mi
Last recorded122,312 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 122,312 miles

all wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

front floor areas corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 109,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear inner sill areas

Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,648 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 17 Nov 2021 105,648 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected earth wire by rear diff (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,356 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush showing deterioration (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight corrosion showing in places

windscreen chip

Fail 16 Nov 2020 103,353 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush showing deterioration (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight corrosion showing in places

windscreen chip

Pass 17 May 2019 97,952 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake travel on limit

slight corrosion showing in places

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 May 2018 94,010 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sills corroded,o/s on limit

engine management light on

n/s front tyre wearing/bald on edge

o/s rear tyre getting lower

rear brake pad starting to get lower

wheel boxes,underside inc suspension components showing corrosion

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 May 2018 94,002 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sills corroded,o/s on limit

engine management light on

n/s front tyre wearing/bald on edge

o/s rear tyre getting lower

rear brake pad starting to get lower

wheel boxes,underside inc suspension components showing corrosion

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 May 2017 90,416 miles

slight corrrosion in o/s and n/s rear outer sills

surface corrosion through out under car and suspension

Pass 10 May 2016 86,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear outer sill

surface corrosion through out under car

Pass 11 May 2015 81,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,048 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 63,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear sill ends starting to corror

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear sill ends starting to corror

Pass 15 May 2012 52,214 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 38,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2011 38,683 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,217 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 26,759 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 22,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,065 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,487 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 KKD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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