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CV03 APF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 APF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 99,508 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 96,519 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 31 Jul 2025 96,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jul 2024 81,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,425 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 77,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,401 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 70,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chass/leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chass/leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,137 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 66,000 miles

both outer sills corroding

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2019 65,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,783 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,825 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3MM

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,813 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3MM

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,439 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,438 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement bindin (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened top wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened top wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 195/5015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,646 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 51,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 50,453 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 50,387 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,436 miles

Slight corrosion on offside and nearside sills

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,467 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 44,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,481 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,479 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,322 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 30,320 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,848 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 APF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CV03 APF, 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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CV03 APF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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