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CA03 XOY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

82,274 mi
Last recorded82,274 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 82,274 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

Fail 10 Nov 2025 82,274 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,066 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,510 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 77,510 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,875 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 73,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 71,811 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 70,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 67,728 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 67,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,296 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 65,283 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 62,549 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,232 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 59,234 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 31 Jul 2012 57,898 miles

o/side sill panel corrosion developing

Fail 31 Jul 2012 57,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/side sill panel corrosion developing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,232 miles

Offside front tyre tread on legal limit

Fail 26 Jul 2011 50,232 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,352 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 43,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,745 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,121 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 30,121 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,641 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,366 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 XOY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

CA03 XOY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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