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CT03 CJE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,160 mi
Last recorded86,160 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,160 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,760 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 76,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jul 2015 76,725 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,064 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 72,064 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)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 71,522 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 71,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,517 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,312 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,813 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,946 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,524 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,532 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CJE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CJE, 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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What year was CT03 CJE registered?

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

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