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CK03 XZF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,945 mi
Last recorded127,945 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 127,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside and nearside front floor corroded

offside front chassis close to excessively corroded

rear of offside sill corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 119,891 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Cuts on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

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

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)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 119,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Cuts on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,178 miles

Exhaust corroded

Minor cuts on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 110,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust corroded

Minor cuts on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 100,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside number plate lamp damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2014 89,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside number plate lamp damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 79,932 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,699 miles

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

Nearside 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 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)

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,168 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,891 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 12,741 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 11,960 miles

both front disc's innside edge

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 XZF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XZF, 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 XZF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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