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CW03 NWL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,542 mi
Last recorded94,542 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 NWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2013 94,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer sills heavily surface corroded weak and blisters and rear wheel arches

heavily surface corroded under vehicle and all subframes and suspension and steering

rear discs heavily surface corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 94,542 miles

both outer sills heavily surface corroded weak and blisters and rear wheel arches

heavily surface corroded under vehicle and all subframes and suspension and steering

rear discs heavily surface corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,803 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 93,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 92,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,770 miles

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

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspension and body but not holed

Fail 27 May 2010 86,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspension and body but not holed

Pass 11 Jul 2009 81,912 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,540 miles

surface corrosion underneath front and rear axle/suspension

Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,790 miles

front numberplate deteriorated slightly at top

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,302 miles

FRONT NUMBERPLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NWL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

CW03 NWL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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