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CA03 XNR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,070 mi
Last recorded85,070 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 85,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

play/movement n/s/r upper shock mount.

Fail 27 May 2025 85,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock mount movement.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,335 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 79,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on full steering lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on full steering lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 79,230 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,291 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 68,288 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,218 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 64,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 63,408 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,679 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,284 miles

Front wipers worn but cleaning screen

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,351 miles

handbrake travel. corrosion on o/s/f outer sill.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,496 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,419 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,417 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,602 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 36,599 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,837 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 XNR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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