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CP03 OSU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,744 mi
Last recorded38,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 38,744 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 38,734 miles

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,681 miles

ALL UNDER SIDE COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED ON CENTRE / REAR JOINT

PAS PIPEWORK CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE ALL TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED / CRACKING

Pass 29 May 2015 38,178 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 38,146 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 37,648 miles

offside front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2013 37,633 miles

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

offside front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2012 34,066 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,288 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 21,887 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,819 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,848 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 OSU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP03 OSU registered?

CP03 OSU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is CP03 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 OSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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