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CA03 XSD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,193 mi
Last recorded103,193 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 103,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 102,067 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 98,557 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,019 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,204 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 86,311 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 81,310 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,827 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,591 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,296 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

PAS pipes corroded

engine management light on

nearside rear outer sill corroded

nearside rear tyre have several cuts on inner sidewall

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,294 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

PAS pipes corroded

engine management light on

nearside rear outer sill corroded

nearside rear tyre have several cuts on inner sidewall

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both wiper blades slightly split

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 67,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades slightly split

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 63,202 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

offside sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,450 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 55,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,707 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 28 Jul 2008 46,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,341 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,142 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)

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 XSD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

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

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