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CP03 XHH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,764 mi
Last recorded31,764 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 31,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 31,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 31,257 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 30,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,754 miles

Unable to fully examine underside partially covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,237 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 28,175 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,175 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,028 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,244 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,937 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,476 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,805 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,437 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,845 miles

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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 XHH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XHH, 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 XHH registered?

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

Is CP03 XHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 XHH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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