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CK03 XZN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,002 mi
Last recorded95,002 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 95,002 miles

surface corrosion started on front and rear suspension etc

Pass 7 Apr 2025 94,110 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,146 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f (lower wings corroded)

Fail 6 Mar 2024 93,119 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (rotation) (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f (lower wings corroded)

Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,400 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower wings corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,942 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 89,942 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,338 miles

o/s/f wing corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,958 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,852 miles

Front brake discs slight rusting inner surface

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,474 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,213 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Corrosion to front chassis rails on both sides

Corrosion to various suspension components

Minor engine oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,413 miles

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

both rear sills have slight corrosion

exhaust in poor condition

osf chassis leg slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,378 miles

NSR cv boot deteriorating.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR & NSR coil springs corroding.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,944 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 76,943 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,387 miles

front pads worn

handbrake travel

Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,387 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads worn

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,454 miles

front brake discs rusted on inner face

rear brake discs rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2011 73,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs rusted on inner face

rear brake discs rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,199 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs rusted

rear exhaust rusted at join

Fail 18 Feb 2010 72,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake pads and discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs rusted

rear exhaust rusted at join

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,080 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 60,911 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2008 60,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 47,301 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 47,301 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 May 2006 33,885 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o/s rear inner tyre wall cracked

advise rear brake pads very low

Pass 24 May 2006 33,885 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o/s rear inner tyre wall cracked

advise rear brake pads very low

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 XZN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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