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CK03 XZL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,741 mi
Last recorded75,741 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 XZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 75,741 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 75,738 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 74,156 miles

n/s outer sill has corrosion present

Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rattle

Pass 24 Apr 2023 70,860 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 69,182 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,984 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 64,933 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 61,428 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 56,937 miles

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2014 53,770 miles

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

rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 53,722 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,271 miles

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

exhaust joints corroding

Pass 9 May 2012 51,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,184 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

metal power steering pipes on steering rack corroded

surface corrosion off side rear outer sill

Pass 11 May 2010 47,439 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 40,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 33,387 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,263 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 XZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

CK03 XZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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