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CV03 ARU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,319 mi
Last recorded74,319 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ARU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,319 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 74,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 68,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,053 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing cracks in construction

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

Offside Rear tyre showing cracks in construction

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,258 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,038 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,020 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,017 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,517 miles

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,265 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 31,871 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 ARU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ARU, 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 ARU registered?

CV03 ARU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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