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CF53 HBX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,617 mi
Last recorded102,617 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 HBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both outer sill are corroded

rear suspesion corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,176 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 94,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 88,239 miles

adjust internal headlight aim switch

both front tyres are perishing and both wearing on outer edge

both rear brake diacs have slight corrosion

both rear coil springs are corroding

engine has a oil leak

front and rear suspension is corroding

nearside annd offside front chassis is starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2016 81,148 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,703 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on n/s and o/s rear outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,131 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 37,659 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s rear of sills corroded

rear discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,659 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear of sills corroded

rear discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,137 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,252 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,919 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,481 miles

Nearside Front 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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CF53 HBX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HBX, 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 CF53 HBX registered?

CF53 HBX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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