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5 CTT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,306 mi
Last recorded49,306 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 CTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 49,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 48,865 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 47,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,605 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,276 miles

corrosion to both outer sills at rear edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,002 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,731 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 35,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre on limit

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,972 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,187 miles

front discs pitted inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,032 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,188 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 22,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,435 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,338 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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5 CTT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 5 CTT, 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 5 CTT registered?

5 CTT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for 5 CTT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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