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CT03 CJY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,732 mi
Last recorded98,732 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,133 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,439 miles

under side of vehicle becoming rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,281 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,333 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs pitted [inboard side]

Fail 16 Aug 2016 51,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs pitted [inboard side]

Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,562 miles

under body components have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,642 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,527 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,667 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 46,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,993 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,391 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,932 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,393 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,035 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,812 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 CJY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJY, 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 CJY registered?

CT03 CJY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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The MOT history for CT03 CJY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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