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CP03 WLL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,807 mi
Last recorded89,807 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 89,807 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

both outer sills corroded but not holed

rear subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded but not holed

Pass 11 Dec 2021 89,170 miles

front pads low

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 78,752 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s inner and outter sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,624 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 67,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 61,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 205/4516 (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arms corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear top wishbone arms corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

floor corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 61,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 205/4516 (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arms corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear top wishbone arms corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

floor corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,297 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 55,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,043 miles

front and rear tyres cracking slightly on outer side walls

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,612 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,169 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs very badly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody corrosion needs attention asap

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,265 miles

both rear tyres on limit

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nsf tyre on limit on outer edge

osf tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,121 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,379 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,129 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 WLL 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 81%.

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

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