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CP03 OSL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,107 mi
Last recorded94,107 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 OSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,107 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 94,107 miles

Brake performance not tested due to heavy fluid leak from caliper (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,903 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 88,902 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure adrift (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,777 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 80,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,987 miles

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

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

OSR wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,319 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,374 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 60,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,992 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 43,923 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,533 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,172 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 OSL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

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

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