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CE53 LSX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,686 mi
Last recorded70,686 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 70,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 70,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 70,239 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,203 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,006 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,863 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 69,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,835 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,889 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,851 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 61,851 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,742 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 57,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,025 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 53,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,747 miles

o/s outer sill

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,632 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 17 Sep 2010 36,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,604 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 30,604 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,136 miles

front brake discs scored and corroded

front brake pads worn low,just within limit

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,436 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,758 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 13,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,400 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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CE53 LSX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE53 LSX, 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 CE53 LSX registered?

CE53 LSX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is CE53 LSX safe to buy?

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