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CU03 WVK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,938 mi
Last recorded112,938 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 WVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 112,938 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,735 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,733 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 99,370 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,738 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 72,738 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014
Fail 17 Jun 2014 66,910 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,251 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

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

Rear discs are corroded

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

both nearside top and bottom balljoint gaitors are slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,753 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 52,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,750 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 48,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Apr 2007 39,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,206 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 30,193 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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CU03 WVK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU03 WVK, 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 CU03 WVK registered?

CU03 WVK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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