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CF03 OPT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

115,259 mi
Last recorded115,259 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 OPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 115,259 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2025 113,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 112,003 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 111,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills corroded at rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 111,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills corroded at rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 111,413 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills corroded at rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 109,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension components have mild corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 109,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak in pipework (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension components have mild corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 109,626 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic headlamp lens deteriorated, reducing lamps effective output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front anti-roll bar supporting bracket mounting point, excessively corroded[ within wheel arch area] (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front anti-roll bar supporting bracket mounting point, excessively corroded[ within wheel arch area] (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components and mountings, have mild corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,883 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 101,616 miles

Battery seems in poor condition ( slow cranking speed).

Fail 23 Jan 2020 101,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery seems in poor condition ( slow cranking speed).

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 95,100 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 95,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake binding slightly> offside rear.

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer sills rusted

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sills rusted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 86,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer sills rusted

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sills rusted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 78,881 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,222 miles

Centre exhaust silencer starting to crack

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,016 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre tread starting to split

Pass 12 Feb 2014 47,639 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 47,639 miles

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

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 30 Aug 2013 44,960 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,168 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,384 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 38,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 36,555 miles

ADVISE near side tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,172 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,839 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,254 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 OPT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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