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CV03 XYX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,949 mi
Last recorded146,949 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 XYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 146,949 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 146,946 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,759 miles

engine light on

front chassis thin

rear inner sills thin

Fail 28 Feb 2019 127,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,159 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,159 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,641 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 105,640 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 101,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,744 miles

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

both outer door sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,363 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,887 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,030 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 80,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,771 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 72,767 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 65,607 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,540 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,548 miles

all brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Mar 2009 58,548 miles

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

all brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,463 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,309 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,116 miles

advise front brake pad check AT TIME OF TEST ( pads close to minimum 1.5mm / owner advised )

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 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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