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CP03 XNT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,611 mi
Last recorded66,611 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 XNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 66,611 miles

Nearside rear inner sill / closing panel area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 65,794 miles

o/s/f n/s/f chassis getting rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2025 65,767 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/f n/s/f chassis getting rusty

Pass 2 May 2024 65,552 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2024 65,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,351 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 65,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

o/s/f chassis getting rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,792 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake discs rusty

o/s/f chassis rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2022 63,790 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f chassis getting rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,776 miles

rear brake disc corroded , all tyres worn low

Fail 17 Mar 2021 63,774 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear brake disc corroded , all tyres worn low

Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,543 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f chassis rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,585 miles

o/s/f chassis rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2018 59,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f chassis rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,739 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,822 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

o\s\f chassis getting rusty

rear wheel arches getting rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2016 53,541 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill (5.2.6)

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f chassis getting rusty

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,238 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,407 miles

o/s outer sill getting rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres going out of shape

o/s outer sill getting rusty

rear and front brake discs getting rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,694 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,955 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 42,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,980 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,060 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 29,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,369 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 XNT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XNT, 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 XNT registered?

CP03 XNT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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