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CK03 LXM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,340 mi
Last recorded95,340 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 95,340 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 91,320 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2019 91,063 miles

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2018 90,547 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 90,547 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 88,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion on all of chassie (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arm has corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 84,572 miles

corrosion to suspension arms, shocks and springs.

front and rear discs corroded and pitted.

heavy corrosion to front suspension PA ( front chassis in wheel arch )

heavy corrosion to os and nsr under sills.

ns dip aim at high limit.

Pass 11 May 2015 81,947 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 76,254 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2013 69,898 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,695 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs rusted

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake pads wearing down low

slight coreosion to suspension arms

Fail 2 Mar 2012 63,695 miles

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs rusted

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake pads wearing down low

slight coreosion to suspension arms

Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,687 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty on inside working surfaces

Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,409 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,694 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,915 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 LXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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