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AE03 CFF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,886 mi
Last recorded100,886 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 CFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 100,886 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced anti roll bar attachments (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

o/s rear arch rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,559 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front stabiliser link mounting points rusty

o/s and n/s rear sills very rusty

slight leak from centre exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,450 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around n/s and o/s front roll bar mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 5 May 2016 76,996 miles

Centre Front item removed from drivers view

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

Pass 4 May 2015 70,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,565 miles

all brake pads getting low on material

headlamp glasses getting misty

n/s and o/s front discs inner working surfaces poor condition

n/s and o/s rear ends of sill areas corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2014 67,565 miles

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

all brake pads getting low on material

engine management light on

headlamp glasses getting misty

n/s and o/s front discs inner working surfaces poor condition

n/s and o/s rear ends of sill areas corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 52,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front and rear pads worn low advise attension

Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,285 miles

front and rear pads worn low advise attension

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,195 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,706 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,687 miles

both front flexi brake hose unions starting to corrode

both front tyres close to limit on outer edges

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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AE03 CFF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AE03 CFF, 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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AE03 CFF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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