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CE52 LFP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,958 mi
Last recorded61,958 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 LFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 61,958 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 67,551 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 61,378 miles

Offside Front jacking point deteriorated

both rear sills may contain filler

Fail 18 Dec 2023 61,358 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,425 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 60,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,412 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,940 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 53,940 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 50,655 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 50,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,375 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 48,375 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,303 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres,and n/s rear tyre are close to limit of wear and are perished

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,279 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 27,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,239 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,512 miles

a ll four tyres cracking on edges reccomend replacing all four tyres

rear brake disc corroded wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Aug 2011 20,511 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

a ll four tyres cracking on edges reccomend replacing all four tyres

rear brake disc corroded wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,701 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,710 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 9,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 6,152 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 3,841 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 LFP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 CE52 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

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

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