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CP03 HGN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 HGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,708 miles

o/s/f chassis leg is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 99,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f chassis leg is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,945 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 93,944 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,633 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 84,633 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,912 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 71,791 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,666 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,702 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,453 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 45,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 37,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 21,047 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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CP03 HGN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP03 HGN, 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 CP03 HGN registered?

CP03 HGN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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