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CE53 LTN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,943 mi
Last recorded80,943 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2019 80,943 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,555 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 78,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,222 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 77,216 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

o/s rear brake disc corroded

slight cracking to front & rear tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,732 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,348 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,052 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

exhaust heatshield loose

osr sill very rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2014 72,051 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

exhaust heatshield loose

osr sill very rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,348 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,687 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,504 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 50,504 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,645 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,431 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 31,576 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,042 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 23,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CE53 LTN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE53 LTN, 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 LTN registered?

CE53 LTN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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