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CK53 ZDZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,070 mi
Last recorded47,070 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,070 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin no action needed currently (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface rust to front chassis rails but solid

Pass 25 Apr 2025 47,068 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 47,044 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 47,002 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis rails blistered slightly but solid. currently overpainted. full inspection carried out to satisfy strength with prescribed areas. no action currently required (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 46,735 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rails to front. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,908 miles

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

fully under-sealed throughout underside

Pass 6 May 2016 42,891 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

car fully undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,943 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,080 miles

under body corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,781 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 1 Nov 2011 26,388 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scored

surface corrossion on n/s outer sill

Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,586 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,483 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 10,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 9,128 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 6,989 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 ZDZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

CK53 ZDZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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