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CV03 DHF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,957 mi
Last recorded87,957 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 DHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2020 87,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall also bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,602 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 82,602 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,096 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 78,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,873 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 71,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 67,400 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper. (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,243 miles

all front/rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 61,243 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all front/rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 56,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,586 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,880 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,682 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre bald on edges. no cords exposed

Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,913 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,101 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 22,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 13,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 7,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,555 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 DHF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CV03 DHF, 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 DHF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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