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CF03 HBD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

110,444 mi
Last recorded110,444 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 109,504 miles

Underside has been welded and painted with underseal type material

Fail 20 Aug 2021 109,504 miles

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

Underside has been welded and painted with underseal type material

Fail 16 Jul 2021 109,387 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,737 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 107,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 104,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion forming to front of repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 104,095 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall splitting exposing plies (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion forming to front of repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 99,351 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 99,180 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheelarch (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,103 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

rear exhaust join badly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 95,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

rear exhaust join badly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,544 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 92,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill bottom (6.1.C.1)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,980 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 84,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,966 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,265 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

signs of welding repairs to o/s/r sill

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,794 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 69,766 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,937 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2010 57,937 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2009 50,511 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both headlamp aims on lower limits

chips in windscreen

deep cut to o/s/f tyre tread

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,506 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 39,481 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,200 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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CF03 HBD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CF03 HBD, 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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CF03 HBD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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