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CA03 BYR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,121 mi
Last recorded71,121 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 71,121 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,059 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edges slightly worn

surface corrosion to some areas under vehicle / most areas covered in thick under sealant

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,659 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 64,650 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f upper / lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 2 May 2017 61,210 miles

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

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

n/s/f slightly perished and outer edges worn

o/s/f tyre inner edges slightly worn

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 4 May 2016 56,978 miles

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 6 May 2015 52,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,291 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 46,265 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,981 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn slightly

Fail 3 May 2012 42,981 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn slightly

Pass 6 May 2011 39,573 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 36,501 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 32,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,673 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 29,672 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 16,909 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,909 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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CA03 BYR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA03 BYR, 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 BYR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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