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CA03 BYN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

86,954 mi
Last recorded86,954 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 86,954 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 86,952 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER BAY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER BAY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 66,936 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front and all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 66,933 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front and all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 66,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill AND O/S AND INNER SILLS AND N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower and front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,010 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,566 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 58,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,146 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R sill area corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,510 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 57,412 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills,wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,681 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 55,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,260 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion developing. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,267 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 52,267 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,839 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 49,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,834 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 47,834 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,316 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,490 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,212 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 37,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 31,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 10 Jun 2009 31,745 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 24 Jun 2008 27,968 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 23,127 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,127 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,270 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 18,270 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CA03 BYN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 CA03 BYN, 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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CA03 BYN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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