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CE03 RXH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 93,926 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside & nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside & nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside more than slight (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner & outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,979 miles

exhaust blow

n/s sill rusting

rear pads low

rust to sills and chassis and suspension componants

Fail 24 Mar 2018 82,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

exhaust blow

n/s sill rusting

rear pads low

rust to sills and chassis and suspension componants

Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,419 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel n/s/r parking brake reading low (3.1.6b)

n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,650 miles

rust to sills

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rust to sills

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2015 65,944 miles

light misting on o/s rear brake caliper

rust to sills

slight bind o/s frt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,190 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 61,102 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,233 miles

n/s rear tyre low tread

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,808 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

Fail 1 Apr 2011 51,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,478 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,831 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 32,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,457 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 25,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,279 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 RXH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RXH, 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 RXH registered?

CE03 RXH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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