2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · WK53 BUW
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 52,919 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WK53 BUW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 52,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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WK53 BUW Mileage History
- 18/11/202162,904 mi
- 09/06/202352,904 mi-10,000 mi
- 10/06/202352,904 mi
- 26/06/202552,919 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly -2,771 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
WK53 BUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (WK53 BUW) between November 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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