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CP03 VBX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,829 mi
Last recorded82,829 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 82,829 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 82,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,476 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,447 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Offside front brake binding

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2019 72,447 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Offside front brake binding

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,849 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

offside front brake binding slightly

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 67,849 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

offside front brake binding slightly

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

all tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front brakes slightly binding

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,612 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 61,496 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,868 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,975 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,687 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 46,686 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,908 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 44,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 34,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 27,068 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 VBX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

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

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