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CK03 ACF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,058 mi
Last recorded144,058 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 ACF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 144,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 143,871 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 128,826 miles

Nearside Front unable to fully examine chassis repair, no weakness or corrosion noticed

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

Offside Front unable to fully examine chassis repair, no weakness or corrosion noticed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 123,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel arch area slight corossion

Offside Front slight corrosion wheel arch area

vehicle fitted with an under tray obscuring some components

Fail 17 May 2018 123,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel arch area slight corossion

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

Offside Front slight corrosion wheel arch area

vehicle fitted with an under tray obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 110,880 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 110,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,856 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust corroded at joint

slight corrosion of ns/r inner and outer sill

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,362 miles

Exhaust mid/rear joint corroded !

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 91,360 miles

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

Exhaust mid/rear joint corroded !

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,468 miles

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly!

Fail 11 Dec 2012 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly!

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,597 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,778 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 63,777 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,678 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,595 miles

dig out n/s/front tyre side wall

rust starting to show both rear outer sills

Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,622 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 20,011 miles

rear brake pads near limit.

slight movment in front road wheels.

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 ACF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ACF, 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 CK03 ACF registered?

CK03 ACF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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