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CV03 XAJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,321 mi
Last recorded103,321 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 103,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 97,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,261 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,125 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,874 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,417 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,845 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,845 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 75,381 miles

both rear sills coroding

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,796 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 67,366 miles

front & rear brake discs rusty

o/s front tyre outer tread getting low

surface corrosion rear of both rear outer sills

Pass 22 May 2008 56,758 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 May 2007 46,507 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,580 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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 XAJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV03 XAJ registered?

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

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