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CT53 LCF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,462 mi
Last recorded84,462 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 84,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 84,460 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 76,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 12 Dec 2017 76,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear t piece to nearside rear brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Additional braking device heat shield damaged (3.6.I.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Additional braking device heat shield missing (3.6.I.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner mountings (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front lower section of wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front chassis leg poorly repaired

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle has had welding repairs carried out previously and is heavily undersealed difficult to check

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,497 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 70,489 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,612 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,974 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,265 miles

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

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

rear/centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,305 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills

offside rear brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,135 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pads look 1/2 to 2/3 worn

Fail 24 Oct 2008 21,448 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,448 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,280 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,248 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 13,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CT53 LCF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CT53 LCF, 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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CT53 LCF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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