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CE52 LFO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,594 mi
Last recorded91,594 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 LFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,819 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 88,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,915 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,767 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 73,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,871 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 52,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 46,608 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 46,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 40,374 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 33,422 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)

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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CE52 LFO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE52 LFO, 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 CE52 LFO registered?

CE52 LFO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is CE52 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 LFO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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