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CP03 HLK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,413 mi
Last recorded105,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 HLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 105,413 miles

Corrosion evident (Inner wheel arches, Battery tray) but not affecting structural rigidity

Exhaust quite loud

Oil deposits noted under engine

Pass 6 Aug 2025 107,918 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,903 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 101,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,564 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 97,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,712 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 93,619 miles

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))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 93,619 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,505 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,173 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 89,114 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,640 miles

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 86,640 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,830 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,836 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,688 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 70,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,311 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,193 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,716 miles

front discs corroded and scored

Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,012 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,892 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 40,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,151 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,309 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 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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