2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · WF53 KVC
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 80,451 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF53 KVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 80,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF53 KVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (WF53 KVC) between August 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WF53 KVC Mileage History
- 02/08/202271,816 mi
- 20/02/202372,308 mi+492 mi
- 27/02/202372,309 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/202475,734 mi+3,425 mi
- 17/01/202580,451 mi+4,717 mi
Average of roughly 3,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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