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CT03 CHJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,298 mi
Last recorded93,298 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 93,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside + Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 93,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and main bulbs led type (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing seat buckle/stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and main bulbs led type (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/wing/chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,669 miles

Heavily Painted Under Neath.

Side Skirts Fitted Time Of Test. Full Inspection On OuterSills Unable To Carry Out.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 77,765 miles

Both rear outer, and inner, sills corroded

Coolant leak at either end of lower radiator hose ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside, upper arm balljoint boots are slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front of subframe mount area, on near and offside, (underside of chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at front of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside, bushes on lower arms are slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at base (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,683 miles

corrossion on rear suspension

corrossion rear brake discs

corrossion on exhaust system

Fail 15 Mar 2017 68,679 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded front (2.3.2)

Registration plate lamp not working one (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s front (8.2.3)

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on rear suspension

corrossion rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,717 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 58,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,573 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 53,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 46,637 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 43,787 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 43,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,251 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 41,249 miles

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

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

front and rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,844 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,739 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,849 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,446 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 CHJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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