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CK53 CJF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,769 mi
Last recorded90,769 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 CJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,769 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,181 miles

Nearside sill corrosion

Offside sill corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2022 86,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill corrosion

Offside outer sill corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,648 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,747 miles

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,683 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Centre and rear exhaust sections badly corroded at joints

Front and rear suspension corroding

Front brake discs corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various chassis corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,315 miles

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

slight vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,809 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,200 miles

Nearside Rear starting to perish

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

Pass 26 May 2016 70,601 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 70,588 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 68,113 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both bottom ball joint rubber boots perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wiper blades starting to smear

both rear suspension arms corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded on inner faces

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 65,080 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wiper blades starting to smear

both rear suspension arms corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 May 2013 63,457 miles

Pas pipes corroded

both front brtake flexi pipes corroded at ferrules

both rear brake flexi pipes corroded at ferrules

both rear discs starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to perish (tread)

exhaust hangers corroded

exhaust system corroded

inner faces of front discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 61,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 18 May 2010 53,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,734 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,466 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,353 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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CK53 CJF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CK53 CJF, 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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CK53 CJF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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