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CP03 UWR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,265 mi
Last recorded26,265 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 UWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 26,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 26,250 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 25,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside repaired and undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2024 25,358 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside repaired and undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2021 25,232 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 23 Jan 2021 25,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2020 24,996 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 24,689 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 24,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,667 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 24,667 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,633 miles

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

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

rear subframe &suspension arm surface rust

Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,908 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,464 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,563 miles

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

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

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

n/s o/s front stub axles slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,104 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 10,002 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 UWR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

CP03 UWR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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