MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine light on
front chassis thin
rear inner sills thin
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Inner sills corroded
engine light on
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front slight brake binding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all tyre soft
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front slight brake binding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brakes binding slightly
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)
all suspension components corroded
unable to check nearside and offside front wheel bearings for roughness due to brake bind
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)
all suspension components corroded
unable to check nearside and offside front wheel bearings for roughness due to brake bind
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer door sills corroded
handbrake travel
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
light underbody corrosion
slight handbrake travel
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
all brake pads wearing low
Front tyres starting to wear low - 4mm
Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low - 4mm
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise front brake pad check AT TIME OF TEST ( pads close to minimum 1.5mm / owner advised )
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV03 XYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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