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CF03 JWY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 JWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,055 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 108,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis excessivly corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,473 miles

Both outer sills are corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SMOOTH ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear poor parking brake performance

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,363 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 75,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,028 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,679 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,980 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle has engine undertray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,416 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 13,927 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 JWY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CF03 JWY, 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 CF03 JWY registered?

CF03 JWY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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