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YY53 WCW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,326 mi
Last recorded58,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 58,326 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 58,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 57,815 miles

corrosion suspension and subframe

Pass 16 May 2024 57,244 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 55,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 54,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 52,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Off side rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 50,771 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 45,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,647 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 42,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 39,381 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,507 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,440 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,095 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,799 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 21,885 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,352 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 15,170 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 11,552 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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YY53 WCW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YY53 WCW, 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 YY53 WCW registered?

YY53 WCW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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