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CE53 VOK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,999 mi
Last recorded31,999 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VOK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 31,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2023 30,821 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 29,700 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 25,773 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 23,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,632 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 22,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor n/s o/s (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,643 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 21,640 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 20,551 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,549 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,900 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 17,898 miles

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

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

O/S/F brake is binding slightly.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,999 miles

FRONT WIPERS, CORROSION, 2X FRONT TYRE'S

Pass 3 Nov 2010 14,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,091 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 13,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 11,279 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 8,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 6,422 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 VOK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

CE53 VOK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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