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CP03 YZN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,775 mi
Last recorded93,775 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 YZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,775 miles

General under body corrosion.

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. Benefit of the doubt given. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 90,908 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S and O/S wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 90,898 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S and O/S wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers are poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,066 miles

Corrosion complete on underside of vehicle

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 87,066 miles

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

Corrosion complete on underside of vehicle

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,512 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,478 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

exhaust flanges very corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,049 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,640 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 71,640 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,801 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,059 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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CP03 YZN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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