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CP03 OSY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,424 mi
Last recorded71,424 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 OSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,424 miles

Engine MIL indicates fault

Offside Front Wheel arch liner/undertray slightly loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame & rear suspension arms slightly corroded/flaky & partially covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 70,889 miles

Offside Front Undertray/wheel arch liner slightly loose

Fail 1 Apr 2025 70,882 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.048 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust silencer flanged joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2024 69,958 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak at rear flanged joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,410 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at rear flanged joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

os sill becoming corroded

under side sills becoming corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,772 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 66,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 65,996 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 65,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,196 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 65,196 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,487 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 64,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2014 63,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,524 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Slight surface corrosion on sill members

Surface corrosion on front subframe / suspension

Surface corrosion on rear subframe / suspension

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,060 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 41,771 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 37,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,300 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,825 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 OSY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

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

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