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CE03 DXJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,749 mi
Last recorded94,749 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2020 94,749 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and outer wing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside handbrake effort low

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components heavy corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2019 88,131 miles

front chassis and floor weld repairs and corrosion front chassis slight splitting to main structure

sill areas weld repairs

suspension components heavy corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,190 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 85,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Aug 2018 85,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis and o/s front floor by (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension and underside corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,874 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

both front chassis underside corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 82,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

both front chassis underside corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,641 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 80,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,574 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 77,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,828 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,099 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,477 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,984 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 DXJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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