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CT03 CHZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

83,326 mi
Last recorded83,326 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 83,326 miles

All suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 82,918 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 82,897 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,605 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 77,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

vehicle corroded underside allover not excessive

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,960 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 69,940 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 69,923 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded o/s & n/s near steering / suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wings bottoms corroded but structural

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

vehicle very corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 69,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under side floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (anti roll bar) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018
Fail 22 Jun 2018

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,641 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Undersills Light Surface Corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Undersills Light Surface Corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,826 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 61,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,016 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,594 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,607 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,650 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 36,650 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,395 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 33,395 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,247 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 31,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,345 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 25,345 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,000 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 CHZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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