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CA03 XSB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,650 mi
Last recorded29,650 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 29,650 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 29,921 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 28,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 28,374 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 28,356 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 28,112 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 27,991 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 27,751 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 27,333 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,247 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 27,046 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,746 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 26,746 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear outer sill within 30 cms of inner belt mount marked yellow (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 26,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,245 miles

slight corrosion to o/s rear of outer sill.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,232 miles

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

off side front tyre cracked but not down ply or cord

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,595 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,425 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 25 Jul 2006 18,322 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 XSB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSB, 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 XSB registered?

CA03 XSB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is CA03 XSB safe to buy?

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