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CE03 RXG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,519 mi
Last recorded112,519 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 112,519 miles

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

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to silencer missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear subframe lower support bars missing

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,126 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 96,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 90,540 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,022 miles

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

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2022 90,022 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,992 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear subframes and suspension arm slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,628 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 86,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,945 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,401 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,031 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 15 Oct 2014 49,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 44,211 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,211 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,738 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 39,738 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,922 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,264 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,896 miles

wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,765 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,109 miles

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,213 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 RXG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

CE03 RXG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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