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CV03 XBT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,935 mi
Last recorded79,935 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 62,972 miles

General corossion of under side of vehicle front to rear

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,319 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2012 58,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,638 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,491 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 55,124 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,062 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,308 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 44,308 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,352 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 35,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,175 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,551 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 XBT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

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

Is CV03 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV03 XBT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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