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CEZ 1204

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 1204
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 75,178 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 75,129 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 72,984 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 69,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2021 67,685 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 65,658 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 64,616 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 64,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 63,000 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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CEZ 1204 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CEZ 1204, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CEZ 1204?

You can check the full history of CEZ 1204 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CEZ 1204 registered?

CEZ 1204 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is CEZ 1204 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEZ 1204 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CEZ 1204 have outstanding finance?

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