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CA03 EUP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,052 mi
Last recorded113,052 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 EUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,052 miles

Offside Rear boot floor small hole corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,716 miles

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,600 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 112,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,889 miles

nearside and offside floor to sill areas are heavily corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2019 111,889 miles

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

nearside and offside floor to sill areas are heavily corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 111,309 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 111,309 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,873 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 109,204 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,304 miles

Offside Front shock absorber misting

Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,783 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 107,783 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,294 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 106,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,606 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 92,606 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,368 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,219 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 73,219 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 63,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,570 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,128 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,633 miles

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

offside handbrake reading low 60kg

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 EUP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EUP, 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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What year was CA03 EUP registered?

CA03 EUP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is CA03 EUP safe to buy?

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