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CF03 WRE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,596 mi
Last recorded115,596 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 115,596 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to inner sills / covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,682 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges nearly smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

general surface corrosion under vehicle - not structural

Fail 26 Jan 2023 111,675 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges nearly smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

general surface corrosion under vehicle - not structural

Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,106 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,419 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,209 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 89,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe going to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,783 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chasis legs under arches very slight (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,127 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,024 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,347 miles

nsf brake slightly binding

suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 47,970 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 47,053 miles

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

front and rear discs rusting

Fail 12 Jun 2010 38,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 38,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 27,768 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WRE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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