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CU03 PJX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,096 mi
Last recorded140,096 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 PJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 140,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear mount clip corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheelarch rim corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 140,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint boot part missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear mount clip corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheelarch rim corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 132,630 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, CORRODED. REAR SPRINGS CORRODED.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH, CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 132,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle DOWN 35% ON O/S BRAKE EFFORT. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL TO FLOOR AREA, CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn LOWER BUSH, BADLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, CORRODED. REAR SPRINGS CORRODED.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH, CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 131,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S UNDER WHEELARCHES CHASSIS FACES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 131,569 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S UNDER WHEELARCHES CHASSIS FACES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,277 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 125,265 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTER SILL CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 129,069 miles

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 129,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,028 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asap (3.5.1g)

engine under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 118,028 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asap (3.5.1g)

engine under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 108,223 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 108,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,983 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2014 101,983 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,491 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2013 94,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,436 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 89,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust corroded

offside front brake binding slighty

Pass 9 Dec 2011 86,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,389 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 80,182 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,273 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,594 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,480 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CU03 PJX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU03 PJX, 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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CU03 PJX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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