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CP53 EYF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,215 mi
Last recorded54,215 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 EYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 54,215 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Long hand brake lever travel.

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill heavily corroded.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 54,210 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Long hand brake lever travel.

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill heavily corroded.

Offside Front Brake pads burnt and crumbling.

Offside Front Unable to check bearing due to binding brake.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes slightly imbalanced.

Long hand brake lever travel.

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill heavily corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,259 miles

Front Brakes fluctuate slightly on test.

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and slightly flexible with finger and thumb pressure,

O/S/F & N/S/F chassis legs (inside wheel arches) heavily corroded around anti roll bar mounting brackets.

Rear Road springs heavily corroded in places.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 53,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes fluctuate slightly on test.

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and slightly flexible with finger and thumb pressure,

O/S/F & N/S/F chassis legs (inside wheel arches) heavily corroded around anti roll bar mounting brackets.

Rear Road springs heavily corroded in places.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc is slighty corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,014 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 44,991 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 38,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,847 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,000 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2011 34,849 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,685 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,278 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,354 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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CP53 EYF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CP53 EYF, 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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CP53 EYF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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