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CP03 UXE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,876 mi
Last recorded30,876 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 UXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 30,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 30,655 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 29,862 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 29,861 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 28,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,408 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front chassis leg corroded but not to excess

Pass 3 Apr 2017 23,540 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,700 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,352 miles

Both rear tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,785 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 17,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 15,217 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,570 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,429 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 UXE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UXE, 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 UXE registered?

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

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The MOT history for CP03 UXE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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