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CW03 HHG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,078 mi
Last recorded52,078 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 HHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 52,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,727 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 47,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner sill holed

Pass 15 May 2015 40,940 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 33,631 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 33,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 30,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2013 30,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 27,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 24,082 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 24,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 21,083 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

frontand o/s/r tyres slightly perished

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 30 May 2008 14,118 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 9,856 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 6,077 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 HHG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW03 HHG registered?

CW03 HHG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is CW03 HHG safe to buy?

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