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CA03 FFW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,716 mi
Last recorded105,716 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 105,716 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 105,434 miles

Inner sills slightly corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,460 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 103,286 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 103,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre low 3.00mm

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,967 miles

Front and rear suspension arms corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,967 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From nearside flexi hose to offside diverter valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,451 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 97,448 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,380 miles

Nearside and offside sills corroded.

Pass 16 May 2013 92,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,585 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,451 miles

front/ and/ rear/ dices/ corrded /insided

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,991 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,991 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,027 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FFW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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