MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspect rear diff either siezed or welded up
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Suspect rear diff either siezed or welded up
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear earth (4.11 (a) (i))
o/s/r anti roll bar linkage incorrectly fitted
Exhaust system has minor leak
Front suspension and components corroded
Rear suspension and components corroded
Exhaust system has minor leak
Front suspension and components corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear suspension and components corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple welded/repaired areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Wipers poor
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Wipers poor
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer and inner sill (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both front anti role bar mounts (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in o/s/r boot floor (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside rear tyre perished
slight exhaust leak
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake discs are corroded
nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge
Front and rear brake discs corroded
Front and rear brake pads wearing thin
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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CW03 FFE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CW03 FFE, 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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CW03 FFE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.
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