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CV03 XAF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,585 mi
Last recorded61,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 61,585 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,010 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Aug 2025 60,008 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jul 2024 58,909 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 58,047 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,839 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 55,030 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 90,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,150 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,602 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,645 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear sills corroded both sides

Fail 18 Oct 2017 48,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear sills corroded both sides

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,280 miles

Rear sills rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2016 46,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear sills rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,087 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall of tyre has cuts in tread

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

Rear outer sills rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,866 miles

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

rear sills starting to rust

Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,394 miles

rear outer sills rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2013 39,393 miles

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

rear outer sills rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,808 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,803 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 19,421 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,809 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 XAF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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