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CP03 XHJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 83,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch going in to chassis leg very bad (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underside corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,927 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 80,926 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting BOTH SIDES INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Running issue (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 78,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sides outer rear sills corroded

front sub frame upper and lower suspension arms and hub components are corroded

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 76,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sides outer rear sills corroded

exhaust system has multiple small leaks from joints

front sub frame upper and lower suspension arms and hub components are corroded

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,653 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,009 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,042 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,183 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 54,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,980 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,403 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 50,403 miles

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

n/s/f brake begun to bind slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,164 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION ON DRIVERS O/S/R OUTER SILL

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R OUTER SILL

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,261 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

slight corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,235 miles

rear brake pads wearing low & nearside rear anti rattle clip requires repositioning

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,441 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,085 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 XHJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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