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CA03 BYU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,474 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 98,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,740 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 90,735 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,960 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 81,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,790 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,790 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,409 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,663 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

both outer sills weak with corrosion (not holed)

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

underside of vehicle heaverly corroded

vehicle leaning to o/s

Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,003 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

both outer sills weak with corrosion (not holed)

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

underside of vehicle heaverly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,948 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 39,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,614 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 36,610 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 31,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 24,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,250 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 BYU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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