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CW03 FFE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,264 mi
Last recorded127,264 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 FFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 127,264 miles

Suspect rear diff either siezed or welded up

Fail 11 Apr 2023 127,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspect rear diff either siezed or welded up

Fail 22 Dec 2021 127,241 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 125,517 miles

Exhaust system has minor leak

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2020 125,517 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,025 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2018 107,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wipers poor

Fail 18 May 2018 107,116 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 106,677 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,533 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 99,508 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,467 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 69,331 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,059 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

slight exhaust leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,539 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs are corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,003 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Jul 2009 33,330 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,330 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 19,515 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,859 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 12,952 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 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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What year was CW03 FFE registered?

CW03 FFE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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