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CJ53 UXB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,986 mi
Last recorded95,986 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 95,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 95,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and slight bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working light unit missing

Fail 18 Nov 2019 83,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working light unit missing

Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,694 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,304 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 71,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,515 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres in poor condtion

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,092 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 61,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

o/s/r brake disc in very poor condition

rear brake pads very low

Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,751 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 51,341 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,503 miles

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

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

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

both outer body sills starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,456 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,939 miles

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

front discs have a rusty lip

o/s/f tyre perished

vehicle been reunder sealed in places

Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,939 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,178 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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CJ53 UXB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CJ53 UXB, 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 CJ53 UXB registered?

CJ53 UXB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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