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CP03 OSR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,907 mi
Last recorded93,907 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 93,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s & n/s inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s & n/s inner sills & sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front os & n/s sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,846 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s upper wishbone arms. (2.4.G.1)

under-body surface corrosion front & rear.

Pass 15 May 2017 83,969 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 81,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 79,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside/nearside front outer sills corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 75,228 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Advise slight underbody corrosion

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 71,734 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 67,004 miles

unable to fully see front inner brake pads

Pass 25 May 2011 62,089 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,617 miles

both wipers slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2009 48,920 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 42,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,268 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 OSR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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