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CP52 UAB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,109 mi
Last recorded95,109 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 UAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 95,109 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 94,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,661 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 93,661 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,510 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,363 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,473 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 86,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,990 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,930 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,064 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,174 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,078 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,968 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,465 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,632 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,647 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,643 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,052 miles

Nearside Front 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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CP52 UAB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CP52 UAB, 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 CP52 UAB registered?

CP52 UAB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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