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CAZ 5958

2003 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 5958
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 97,663 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 97,663 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,545 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 97,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,394 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 97,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,271 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,580 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 93,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,069 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 87,069 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,820 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 81,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,917 miles

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

front wipers smear screen slightly

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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CAZ 5958 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CAZ 5958, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAZ 5958 registered?

CAZ 5958 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is CAZ 5958 safe to buy?

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