MOT Status
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105,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion evident (Inner wheel arches, Battery tray) but not affecting structural rigidity
Exhaust quite loud
Oil deposits noted under engine
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside front and rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside front and rear wheel arches, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear sills, inner and outer excessively corroded within prescribed areas of seat and seat belt belt mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery tray corroded
Boot floor corroded around edge
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded edges and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Catalytic converter heatshield deteriorated
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer wheel arches corroded
Boot floor corroded on edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
Outer wheel arches corroded
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Boot floor corroded along nearside and offside edges
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Outer wheel arches corroded
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front shock mountings/ turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front shock mounting, suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres tearing on edges down to cords 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front shock mounting, suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
corrosion to front suspension components
corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
corrosion to front suspension components
corrosion to rear suspension components
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear suspension components starting to corrode
front discs corroded and scored
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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CP03 HLK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 CP03 HLK, 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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CP03 HLK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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