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CK03 BYF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,820 mi
Last recorded83,820 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 BYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,820 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 83,766 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,505 miles

under vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion both sides rear outer sill areas

slight corrosion all underside and suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 74,382 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,270 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2015 72,270 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,726 miles

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

slight corrosion all brake discs on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2014 69,726 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight corrosion all brake discs on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,525 miles

brake pipes have slight corrosion

front suspension arms slighty cororded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 65,525 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pipes have slight corrosion

front suspension arms slighty cororded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,709 miles

Slight cracking at inner sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,972 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

offside front tyre has several cut on sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 18 Sep 2010 55,504 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,512 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,919 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 BYF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BYF, 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 BYF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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