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CV03 WKL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,612 mi
Last recorded99,612 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 99,612 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under headlight holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis holed in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under headlight holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis holed from bumper to the subframe (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis holed from bumper to the subframe (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis holed in engine bay (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 96,944 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill holed in multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outter sill / wing holed front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill holed in multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outter sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,717 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,713 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

rear o/s brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion in brake pipes

heavy surface corrosion in sills and underbody, welding repairs,covers may be concealing corrosion

this vehicle has welding repairs of unknown standard

wear in rear brake discs

Fail 8 Oct 2018 81,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion in brake pipes

heavy surface corrosion in sills and underbody, welding repairs,covers may be concealing corrosion

wear in rear brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,012 miles

suspension components have some heavy surface corrosion.floors and sills have some corrosion.o/s/r brake has a slight bind

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,714 miles

surface corrosion in underbody.

welding repairs

Fail 6 Feb 2017 73,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner /outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

surface corrosion in underbody.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,054 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,653 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,488 miles

rear sills rusted.rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,256 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 43,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,795 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,510 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,449 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 11,337 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,179 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 WKL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WKL, 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 WKL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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