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CA03 XRZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,350 mi
Last recorded105,350 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 105,350 miles

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

under components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 103,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,259 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 96,320 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 96,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,559 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 92,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,089 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 87,089 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

general rear underside corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,561 miles

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall, but not deep enough to see cord/ply

Fail 5 Aug 2013 75,723 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall, but not deep enough to see cord/ply

Fail 2 Aug 2012 68,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,612 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,899 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,843 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,509 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,128 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,155 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 XRZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRZ, 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 XRZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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