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CV03 XZC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,682 mi
Last recorded79,682 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 XZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,682 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 79,671 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,190 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,433 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 67,433 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,233 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 65,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,052 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 63,052 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,953 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 60,963 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,915 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 59,833 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 59,833 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,797 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 49,308 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,338 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 XZC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XZC, 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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What year was CV03 XZC registered?

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

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