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CT03 CKF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,705 mi
Last recorded47,705 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 47,705 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,568 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer parts of tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer part of tred (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 46,597 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wish bone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,525 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 37,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 5 Jun 2014 32,486 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 32,486 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,766 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 12 Jun 2012 24,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,843 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,368 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,422 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 10,422 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 CKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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