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CE53 RHZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,436 mi
Last recorded97,436 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,436 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 97,436 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,232 miles

outer sills on both sides corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,361 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 89,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,185 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,222 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,225 miles

Nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded and require welding, not in a prescribed area at the moment.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,787 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,536 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,055 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,451 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 42,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,265 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,480 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,423 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 RHZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?

CE53 RHZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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