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CE53 NEO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,669 mi
Last recorded56,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 56,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 56,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 46,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 46,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust hole near osf roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded near osf roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion showing to all suspension components front and back

Fail 2 Sep 2021 42,975 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill rusted with hole (rotten). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Both wings partly rusted with hole (rotten).

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts rusted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rusted. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rusted. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill outer layer partly rusted (rotten). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,578 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Wheel arch) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,058 miles

Corrosion to sills.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorber casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection.

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal. Chassis, suspension and body.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,323 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,251 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension.

Oil leak slight misting of oil to under tray ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,178 miles

Offside front chassis leg rusting

Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,164 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 34,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,036 miles

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

nsr tyre on 3mm

osr tyre flat

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,352 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,172 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,930 miles

Oil leak

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 NEO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NEO, 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 NEO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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