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CK03 ABZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,807 mi
Last recorded103,807 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 ABZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 103,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill to floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,872 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 93,862 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Mar 2021 90,215 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,442 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear inner sills corroded andholed, undrside and suspension components have advanced corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2020 87,440 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear inner sills corroded andholed, undrside and suspension components have advanced corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2019 83,655 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,239 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 80,234 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2017 75,624 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,618 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,099 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,221 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

rear suspension componants rusted

steal brake pipe n/s/r to flexible corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 61,628 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,608 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 55,608 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,344 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,198 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,290 miles

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,713 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 16,881 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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CK03 ABZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ABZ, 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 ABZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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