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CT03 CHX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,347 mi
Last recorded81,347 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,347 miles

slight play in ball joints and drop links

Fail 11 Dec 2018 81,347 miles

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

slight play in ball joints and drop links

Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,155 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,602 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 rear wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 67,600 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s + o/s rear off sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 rear wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 66,157 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 66,157 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 62,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 62,264 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 61,263 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 61,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 57,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,001 miles

Front brake pads fair condition

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,048 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,888 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,668 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,827 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,469 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 CHX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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