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CW03 FFG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,625 mi
Last recorded108,625 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 FFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 108,625 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,032 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 98,021 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust throughout

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,125 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 97,121 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside poss use of filler evident in seatbelt prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 95,275 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside poss use of filler evident in seatbelt prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,062 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,154 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 91,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,155 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 79,803 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2012 72,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2012 71,674 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on dash

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,114 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,879 miles

all 4 brake discs are heavily corroded

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 9 Aug 2008 48,832 miles

n/s/f tyre aproaching minimum wear indicators

travel evident in park brake lever

very slight play evident in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2007 47,145 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 46,054 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 46,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FFG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

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

Is CW03 FFG safe to buy?

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