CarVerify

Free Car Check

CP03 XHK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,260 mi
Last recorded79,260 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 79,260 miles

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

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

general corrosion underbody

Fail 28 May 2026 79,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 69,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,580 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Upper & Lower arms. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Upper & Lower arms. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,793 miles

Coil spring corroded All Round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 66,771 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,269 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,671 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 59,668 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,728 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,689 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,396 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 44,396 miles

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

Front brake pads worn down to legal limit

Front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,100 miles

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

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

all tyres deteriorated

front brake disks corroded

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,550 miles

both front brake discs deteriorating

both rear brake discs deteriorating

Fail 24 Sep 2012 30,437 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front brake discs deteriorating

both rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,049 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 22,049 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,177 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake ferruls have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight radial cracking on surface of front n/s and o/s tyres

Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,515 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 16,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CP03 XHK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP03 XHK?

You can check the full history of CP03 XHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CP03 XHK registered?

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

Is CP03 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 XHK shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP03 XHK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CP03 XHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.