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2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · WB53 FJB

WB53 FJB

2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 86,432 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2025.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
2003 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 May 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
86,432 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 May 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1839cc
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WB53 FJB Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2024
  • 86,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 14 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)

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WB53 FJB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Oct 2026, 18:45
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (WB53 FJB) between November 2006 and June 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 01 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Bodywork (17 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 76 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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WB53 FJB Mileage History

  1. 16/11/200617,460 mi
  2. 16/11/200617,460 mi
  3. 19/11/200725,995 mi+8,535 mi
  4. 11/11/200838,219 mi+12,224 mi
  5. 12/11/200833,219 mi-5,000 mi
  6. 14/11/200937,566 mi+4,347 mi
  7. 06/11/201043,089 mi+5,523 mi
  8. 16/11/201043,090 mi+1 mi
  9. 27/03/201248,489 mi+5,399 mi
  10. 26/04/2013533,468 mi+484,979 mi
  11. 30/04/201353,473 mi-479,995 mi
  12. 08/05/201458,002 mi+4,529 mi
  13. 08/05/201458,002 mi
  14. 30/04/201562,193 mi+4,191 mi
  15. 04/05/201668,693 mi+6,500 mi
  16. 04/05/201773,100 mi+4,407 mi
  17. 06/05/201773,113 mi+13 mi
  18. 04/05/201874,619 mi+1,506 mi
  19. 08/05/201874,838 mi+219 mi
  20. 09/05/201874,839 mi+1 mi
  21. 07/06/201975,333 mi+494 mi
  22. 14/06/201975,339 mi+6 mi
  23. 09/03/202177,128 mi+1,789 mi
  24. 15/03/202177,128 mi
  25. 04/05/202278,318 mi+1,190 mi
  26. 12/05/202278,321 mi+3 mi
  27. 12/05/202278,321 mi
  28. 20/05/202381,170 mi+2,849 mi
  29. 24/05/202381,171 mi+1 mi
  30. 25/05/202486,431 mi+5,260 mi
  31. 01/06/202486,432 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 3,932 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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