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CK03 XZE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,091 mi
Last recorded96,091 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 XZE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 96,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 94,251 miles

n/s/f lower wishbone front bush very slight movement (rust dust around bush)

n/s/f tyre very low outer edge

Fail 13 Jun 2025 94,246 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker residue (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor at grommet hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlights tarnished

n/s/f lower wishbone front bush very slight movement (rust dust around bush)

n/s/f tyre very low outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2024 91,601 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 91,600 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 91,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 82,372 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,539 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 78,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 66,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,105 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2015 53,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 53,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 46,202 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres side wall deteriorted

n/s rear tyre side wall deteriorted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,317 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 36,604 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,872 miles

Front brake discs are showing light surface rust on inner surface.

Front brake pads getting low.

Near side front tyre tread cracking on outer edge.

Near side rear tyre tread cracking on outer edge.

Off side front tyre tread cracking on outer edge.

Pass 26 May 2010 32,015 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 30,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 30,317 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,465 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,626 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 18,932 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 XZE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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