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CV03 ATU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,129 mi
Last recorded36,129 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ATU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,167 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 30,161 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,466 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,209 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,240 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 ATU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ATU, 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 ATU registered?

CV03 ATU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CV03 ATU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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