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CX03 KHB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,195 mi
Last recorded95,195 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 KHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 95,195 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 95,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 94,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,841 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,840 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,593 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,683 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of car has corrosion but not affecting mot and vehicle structure (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 86,905 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,905 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,537 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspension components corroded.

vehicle sills corroded but not considered excessive,

Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspension components corroded.

vehicle sills corroded but not considered excessive,

Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,575 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension components chorroded.

both n/s and o/s sills slightly chorroded.

front number plate slightly insecure.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 80,574 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension components chorroded.

both n/s and o/s sills slightly chorroded.

front number plate slightly insecure.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,490 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exaust at the rear deteriorated.

front and rear subframe and suspension components chorroded.

o/s/r brake disc pitted.

slight chorrosion to both n/s and o/s sills.

vehicle structure slightly chorroded.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 75,413 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exaust at the rear deteriorated.

front and rear subframe and suspension components chorroded.

front brake pads wearing thin.

o/s/r brake disc pitted.

slight chorrosion to both n/s and o/s sills.

vehicle structure slightly chorroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,469 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 60,933 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,933 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,698 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 53,659 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 KHB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CX03 KHB, 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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CX03 KHB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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