2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · CK53 EEW
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 108,624 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK53 EEW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/01/2026
- 108,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK53 EEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (CK53 EEW) between September 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
CK53 EEW Mileage History
- 25/09/200618,175 mi
- 08/10/200726,351 mi+8,176 mi
- 07/10/200835,477 mi+9,126 mi
- 24/11/200837,265 mi+1,788 mi
- 26/10/200941,695 mi+4,430 mi
- 19/11/200942,058 mi+363 mi
- 10/11/201046,397 mi+4,339 mi
- 14/11/201155,885 mi+9,488 mi
- 18/11/201156,000 mi+115 mi
- 12/11/201264,107 mi+8,107 mi
- 12/11/201264,109 mi+2 mi
- 22/11/201372,844 mi+8,735 mi
- 13/05/201577,057 mi+4,213 mi
- 14/05/201577,057 mi
- 07/05/201679,954 mi+2,897 mi
- 28/10/201780,649 mi+695 mi
- 11/05/201986,188 mi+5,539 mi
- 13/01/202388,406 mi+2,218 mi
- 23/01/202388,406 mi
- 17/01/202496,584 mi+8,178 mi
- 20/01/202496,586 mi+2 mi
- 13/01/2025103,155 mi+6,569 mi
- 15/01/2026108,624 mi+5,469 mi
Average of roughly 4,685 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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