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CE53 LTT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,934 mi
Last recorded127,934 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 127,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded and taped up

Pass 17 May 2018 123,003 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded

underneath of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2017 119,484 miles

Rear brake pipes to hoses corroded slightly,

mil lamp on,

Fail 6 Jun 2017 119,482 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed by corrosion, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section holed by corrosion, (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section holed by corrosion, (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pipes to hoses corroded slightly,

mil lamp on,

Pass 15 Jun 2016 110,777 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 110,776 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,894 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)

engine management lamp staying on

Fail 12 Jun 2015 101,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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)

engine management lamp staying on

Pass 23 May 2014 94,526 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 93,053 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 93,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 81,683 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,966 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,547 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long hand brake travel

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,963 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 35,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,674 miles

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

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 LTT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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