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WV53 TFE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,636 mi
Last recorded129,636 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 129,636 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 125,507 miles

various signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2022 125,506 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

various signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 120,166 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 111,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all shock absorbers corroded

both front lower ball joint boots perished

front number plate insecure

offside front wiper fitted incorrectly

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

shock absorbers and other components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 99,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

shock absorbers and other components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,783 miles

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

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

rear sub frame + rear lower arms rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2016 73,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear sub frame + rear lower arms rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,000 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,671 miles

slight corrosion front chassis legs

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 29,910 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,577 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,106 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,907 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 18,907 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,993 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 TFE 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 73.9%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

WV53 TFE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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