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CP03 PFE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

124,998 mi
Last recorded124,998 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 124,998 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

various corrosion throughout

Fail 23 Jun 2021 124,992 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

various corrosion throughout

Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,494 miles

General corrosion underside

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 122,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion underside

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 119,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various slight corrosion throughout, sills, floor, sub-frames and suspension

Fail 10 Jul 2019 119,944 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various slight corrosion throughout, sills, floor, sub-frames and suspension

Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various slight corrosion to sills, floor and suspension

Fail 10 Jul 2018 115,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various slight corrosion to sills, floor and suspension

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,509 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 111,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 106,491 miles

Corrosion on chassis/suspension etc.

Signs of oil leak from engine area.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 106,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on chassis/suspension etc.

Signs of oil leak from engine area.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,985 miles

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 102,985 miles

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

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,566 miles

Corrosion both front chassis lege.

Corrosion on chassis/suspension brakes etc.

Near side front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,543 miles

Corrosion on front and rear chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Front brake pads look about 3/4 worn.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 88,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion on front and rear chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Front brake pads look about 3/4 worn.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 77,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Off side rear tyre worn to about 2-3mm tread.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,731 miles

Off side rear tyre worn to about 2-3mm tread.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,659 miles

Corrosion on outer sills not yet excessive.

General corrosion on chassis/suspension etc .

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

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,970 miles

Corrosion off side front chassis ,and off side rear outer sill.

Off side front and near side rear tyres both worn to about 2-3mm tread.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,804 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 54,601 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and rusty.

Near side rear tyre has a nail in tread area.

Off side rear tyre worn low on tread and front tyres worn uneven.

Oil leak from engine area.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 47,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,076 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,999 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 PFE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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