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CA03 LUY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,711 mi
Last recorded96,711 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 96,711 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2023 96,711 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,194 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 95,782 miles

N/s & O/s outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 95,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened damaged/ torn (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both outer sills

Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounting rubbers are split/ worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt webbing is twisted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge & has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 73,806 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 73,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,195 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,900 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,722 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,030 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 43,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 40,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

body damage o/s/f and rear

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

body damage o/s/f and rear

Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,546 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 36,546 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,083 miles

front tyres tread depth low 3mm average

rear tyres near to legal limit 2mm remaining

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 LUY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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