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CV03 XAG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,434 mi
Last recorded87,434 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 XAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,434 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 87,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 87,426 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,704 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 82,694 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight play felt in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2017 82,303 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,782 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2015 78,272 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 78,272 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 76,370 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 72,346 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear outer sills

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Minor chips in screens

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

Slight perishment to tyres

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to PAS Pipework

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,346 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear outer sills

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Minor chips in screens

Slight perishment to tyres

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to PAS Pipework

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,347 miles

Corrosion to outer sills

Exhaust system corroded in parts

Minor chips in windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tread

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

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

Rear tyres showing perishment/age

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Fail 11 Jul 2012 65,347 miles

Corrosion to outer sills

Exhaust system corroded in parts

Minor chips in windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tread

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear tyres showing perishment/age

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,569 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,119 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,078 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 XAG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

CV03 XAG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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