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CA03 FFT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,180 mi
Last recorded111,180 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 111,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,915 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 133,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 130,217 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 130,217 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 124,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 117,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 112,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 106,045 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,923 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,912 miles

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,562 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 85,381 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 85,381 miles

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

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

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

osr brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 64,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,554 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,065 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 43,354 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,354 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 33,642 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 33,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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 FFT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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