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CA03 EUK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

9,794 mi
Last recorded9,794 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 EUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 9,794 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 95,349 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 95,349 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 93,374 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 93,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 92,314 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 92,309 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 91,539 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 88,763 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 88,758 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits co excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside rear (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,083 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured broken off (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,559 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 71,555 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,820 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,588 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 47,389 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,778 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,147 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 24,130 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,606 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,192 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 EUK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EUK, 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 EUK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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