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CP03 HLX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,386 mi
Last recorded115,386 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 HLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 115,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 110,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 110,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,670 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,670 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 104,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 103,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,472 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 100,714 miles

n/s o/s/ sills corroded

n/s/f o/s/f bottom ball joint rubbers perished

n/s/f o/s/f chassis corroded

n/s/f o/s/f headlights discoloured

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 6 May 2014 97,421 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,828 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 83,013 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 78,080 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear coilsprings corroding

slight damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 23 May 2011 78,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear coilsprings corroding

slight damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,170 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 71,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,964 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front no plate deterioated

rear sub frame & suspension components corroded

undershield fitted front

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,649 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 41,706 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,047 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 HLX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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