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CF53 HBO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,976 mi
Last recorded113,976 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 HBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,976 miles

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2019 113,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,500 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2018 104,497 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,003 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2017 95,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,277 miles

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

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

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front suspension bushes deteriorated

Nearside & offside rear outer sills corroded

Nearside rear & offside rear floor pans corroded

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Suspension components slight corrosion

Vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,283 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,297 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,161 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear flex hose and offside rear brake pipe close to fuel filter rusty

brake pipes pitted

inner and outer rear sills corroded

rear brake discs rusted and pitted

rear section of exhaust rusted

various areas of vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,651 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,710 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,038 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,247 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,947 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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CF53 HBO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CF53 HBO, 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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CF53 HBO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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