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CT03 CHN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,413 mi
Last recorded63,413 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 53,106 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 53,039 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured has a hole (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,636 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 48,636 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,480 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 46,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,595 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 44,595 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,108 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2015 43,108 miles

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

n/s front tyre perished and spliting

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,505 miles

front brakes 24% out of balance

rear of outer sills slightly corroded

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,127 miles

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

front and rear lower suspension arms corroded

n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,190 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,727 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,648 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,635 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 16,948 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,948 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,397 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 CHN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CHN, 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 CHN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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