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CK03 AAY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

105,540 mi
Last recorded105,540 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 AAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 105,540 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 103,790 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 103,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested INOP (4.1.2 (b))

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

N/S FRONT, O/S FRONT. N/S REAR AND O/S REAR CONTROL ARMS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,597 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

floor starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jun 2022 99,597 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

floor starting to corrode

Fail 17 May 2022 99,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 98,782 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

covers over outer sills

Fail 25 May 2021 98,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

covers over outer sills

Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,942 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,868 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 95,868 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,848 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 91,080 miles

light corrosion to suspension components

Fail 11 May 2016 91,079 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

light corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,017 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 90,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,472 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,692 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,888 miles

front and rear brakes all slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2009 60,547 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,547 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,587 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 50,004 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads low

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,004 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads low

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,623 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 35,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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CK03 AAY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CK03 AAY, 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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CK03 AAY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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