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CX03 EXF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,455 mi
Last recorded78,455 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 EXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,425 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,302 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 46,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking in the tread pattern but not sufficient to expose the cords.

Offside Front Tyre is cracking in the tread pattern but not sufficient to expose the cords.

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking in the tread pattern but not sufficient to expose the cords.

Fail 4 Feb 2017 46,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking in the tread pattern but not sufficient to expose the cords.

Offside Front Tyre is cracking in the tread pattern but not sufficient to expose the cords.

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking in the tread pattern but not sufficient to expose the cords.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

n.s & o.s.f tyres age cracked but not showing cords

n.s.r tyre age cracked but not showing cords

Fail 20 Feb 2016 43,136 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

n.s & o.s.f tyres age cracked but not showing cords

n.s.r tyre age cracked but not showing cords

Pass 28 Feb 2015 39,989 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 36,375 miles

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

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

n.s & o.s.f tyres age cracked

o.s.r tyre age cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,415 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs badly corroded

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,784 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,708 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2009 19,941 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

n/s/r tyres cracking.

o/s/f tyre cracking.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 12,683 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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CX03 EXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX03 EXF, 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 CX03 EXF registered?

CX03 EXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is CX03 EXF safe to buy?

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