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CA03 HHJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,811 mi
Last recorded93,811 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 93,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low On both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,778 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 92,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,564 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside floor to sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,911 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 78,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,857 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,175 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,058 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,241 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre wearing low inside

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,732 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,834 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,025 miles

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,964 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 HHJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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