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CE03 DXB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,707 mi
Last recorded100,707 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 96,834 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,443 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 95,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside central chassis area slight corrosion

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 94,475 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded to excess (not within 30cm of structual or load bearing members)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside central chassis area slight corrosion

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,268 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,514 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,626 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2015 79,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,474 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,260 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,259 miles

rear discs corroded!

rear roadsprings corroded!

Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads are becoming low.. † front number plate deteriorating † front discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,320 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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CE03 DXB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CE03 DXB, 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 CE03 DXB registered?

CE03 DXB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CE03 DXB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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