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CT03 CHG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,271 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall surface corrosion evident underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At point of welded join. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion evident over majority of suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,051 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 76,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,173 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,587 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor/chassis/inner wings

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor/chassis/inner wings

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,931 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,402 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 63,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both front and rear brake discs deterioated

both side sill areassurface corrosion outer sill area

centre and rear exhaust deterioating

surface corrosion both sides front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,919 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 60,888 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 56,204 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,378 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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CT03 CHG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CT03 CHG, 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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CT03 CHG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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