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CV03 WKB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,052 mi
Last recorded103,052 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 103,052 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 94,020 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 94,020 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 85,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 85,127 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,773 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,009 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 74,370 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,055 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,896 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,190 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,784 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 57,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,259 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,978 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 50,617 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 44,088 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 38,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,187 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,890 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,604 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 WKB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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