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CW03 EFC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,443 mi
Last recorded98,443 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 EFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside of car heavy surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2023 98,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside of car heavy surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,600 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 87,600 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,227 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 86,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 85,303 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 85,301 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 84,301 miles

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,088 miles

corrosion around both rear arches

Pass 9 Apr 2016 75,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 70,345 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 64,290 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 55,395 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,094 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,384 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 18,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,225 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,413 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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CW03 EFC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 CW03 EFC, 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 CW03 EFC registered?

CW03 EFC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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