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CW03 KNF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,774 mi
Last recorded103,774 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 KNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 103,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 89,221 miles

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracks between grooves

Underneath body/chassis corroding in various places (requires underseal)

Fail 1 May 2018 89,221 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracks between grooves

Underneath body/chassis corroding in various places (requires underseal)

Pass 24 May 2017 85,545 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2017 85,545 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 85,027 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innersill various places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ineersill various places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,972 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 79,972 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,593 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 75,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,681 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 47,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,867 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,558 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,261 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 KNF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KNF, 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 KNF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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