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CA03 XNV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,390 mi
Last recorded51,390 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 51,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 51,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,638 miles

Both rear top coil spring mounting point areas corroding

Engine under guard fitted unable to fully inspect some chassis components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg under bonnet corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2018 48,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Both rear top coil spring mounting point areas corroding

Engine under guard fitted unable to fully inspect some chassis components

Nearside Front chassis leg under bonnet corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,271 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 44,271 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,408 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 33,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 30,606 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 30,437 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 27,754 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,235 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 24,235 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,091 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 19,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XNV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XNV, 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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What year was CA03 XNV registered?

CA03 XNV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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