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CK03 HRP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,862 mi
Last recorded96,862 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 HRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 96,862 miles

all underside corroded

both sills corroded/heavily underselaed

front chassis corroded/undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2022 94,575 miles

all underside corroded / undersealed

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

front chassis corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,019 miles

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

both sills corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,409 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all steering & suspension components corroded

inner sills corroded/ undersealed

Pass 3 May 2019 67,201 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Adjecent to crossmember mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,568 miles

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

both front inner wings/chassis' corroded

both rear inner and outer body sills corroded

offside rear tyre tread split

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,139 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre badly cracked tread

Fail 10 Oct 2017 65,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre badly cracked tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 63,090 miles

Nearside nearside and offside front chassis legs rusty

brake discs rusty

brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,479 miles

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

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

both front and rear brake discs heavilly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,611 miles

both front tyres perished dot code on both 3704

Fail 18 Sep 2014 60,611 miles

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

both front tyres perished dot code on both 3704

Fail 17 Oct 2013 58,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn low

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,664 miles

both front tyres worn low

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,026 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,604 miles

slight deterioation in offside rear brake disc and rear brake pads worn slightly uneven

Fail 13 Oct 2011 55,604 miles

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

slight deterioation in offside rear brake disc and rear brake pads worn slightly uneven

Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,670 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,885 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 46,683 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,242 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,367 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 HRP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CK03 HRP, 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 HRP registered?

CK03 HRP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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