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CC03 NCC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,468 mi
Last recorded81,468 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC03 NCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 81,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area within 30 cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo union to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 78,884 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise renewal, limit measured (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 76,121 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads-advise renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 76,121 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads-advise renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 73,490 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis, repairs visible. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 73,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis, repairs visible. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 70,680 miles

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front chassis/repairs visible (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis/body, repairs visible. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 70,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner surfaces corroding rough surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratch on internal surface (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,540 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,790 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,220 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,512 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,821 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,175 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,830 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 17,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,140 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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CC03 NCC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CC03 NCC, 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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CC03 NCC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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