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CP03 UWS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,466 mi
Last recorded61,466 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 UWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,466 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 61,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components wishbone catching the shock absorbers (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components wishbone catching the shocks absorber (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 59,001 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)

brake pipes and ferrules coated with copper grease impairing visual inspection.

front suspension components corroded but not weak

rear suspension components coated in under seal impairing visual inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,248 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,794 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 56,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,794 miles

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

nearside front tyre splitting on sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,989 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,644 miles

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

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

corrosion to the offside rear outer sill

nearside front wheel slightly stiff when turned by hand

surface corrosion to the rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,205 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 49,175 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,696 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undergaurds fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2008 27,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undergaurds fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,921 miles

surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,817 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

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 UWS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

CP03 UWS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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