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CK53 LWO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,876 mi
Last recorded46,876 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 46,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 46,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 46,280 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 45,576 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 44,761 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,496 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 43,463 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,666 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,166 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,678 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,786 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 38,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,033 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,089 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,296 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,537 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,408 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,081 miles

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)

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 LWO 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 CK53 LWO, 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 CK53 LWO registered?

CK53 LWO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CK53 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 LWO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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