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CP03 XHD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,246 mi
Last recorded151,246 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 151,246 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 143,764 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,711 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 124,711 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 98,391 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 98,391 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,843 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,843 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,129 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,059 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 57,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,617 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 56,617 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R TYRE 2MM , WIPERS NOISY ON SCREEN

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 55,022 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 55,022 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 52,651 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 52,651 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 47,371 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)

Fail 19 May 2009 41,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 41,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covering wheel arches underside

tyre sizes 195/50r15

Pass 11 May 2007 26,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,852 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 XHD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

CP03 XHD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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