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CE03 NFU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,578 mi
Last recorded42,578 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 NFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 42,578 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,942 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 39,734 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,904 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,030 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 34,284 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,503 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 32,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 30,494 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,494 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 30,467 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,595 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,087 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 NFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFU, 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 NFU registered?

CE03 NFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is CE03 NFU safe to buy?

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