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CV03 AOU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 AOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,366 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 74,366 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,623 miles

both rear tyres worn low

front pads worn low

rear pads on limit

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,096 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low and perishing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre worn low

rear pads worn low

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn low and perishing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre worn low

rear pads worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,752 miles

os & ns rear tyres tread low.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,644 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,736 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,529 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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CV03 AOU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV03 AOU, 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 CV03 AOU registered?

CV03 AOU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CV03 AOU safe to buy?

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