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CV03 XKG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,181 mi
Last recorded89,181 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,181 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 89,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,168 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,155 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 89,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,123 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,926 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,113 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 86,645 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 86,615 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

windscreen has slight damage at n/s lower corner.

Pass 23 May 2014 86,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery clamp not fitted

nearside & offside outer sills corroded

power steering pipes corroded

windscreen damaged

wiper blades split

Pass 10 May 2013 85,554 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside outer sills rusty

Pass 16 May 2012 74,032 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 54,650 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 54,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2010 32,253 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 25,768 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,763 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 18,101 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,639 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 XKG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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