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ET03 CZJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,929 mi
Last recorded52,929 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 CZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 52,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 50,686 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 50,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 47,886 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 45,088 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 42,174 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 42,173 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 38,757 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills coroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,091 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 36,091 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,878 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 29,878 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,643 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 26,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 21,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 16,696 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 15,524 miles

osr tyre has small splits on inner wall

Pass 17 May 2012 14,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 12,628 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 11,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 10,160 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 8,903 miles

n/s/and o/s/front inner brake disc surfaces partially corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 7,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 5,332 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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ET03 CZJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ET03 CZJ, 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 ET03 CZJ registered?

ET03 CZJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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