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W841 CAY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,547 mi
Last recorded111,547 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW841 CAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 111,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brakes disc slight corroded

oil leak on engine

vehicle has roll cage fitted with 4 point seat belts

Pass 27 Feb 2023 110,483 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 109,330 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 107,784 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 107,784 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,390 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 103,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corropded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 98,148 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corropded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 97,475 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front & rear subframes & various suspension components corroded but not excessively.

rear brake pads in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2015 97,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front & rear subframes & suspension components corroded but not considered excessive.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads in poor condition.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,065 miles

vehicle bears considerable surface corrosion all suspension & steering components.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 97,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

vehicle bears considerable surface corrosion all suspension & steering components.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,329 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

surface corrosion on all brake disc`s

surface corrosion underside of vehicle & on suspension

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,006 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 93,890 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,525 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 69,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,203 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2008 58,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2007 46,173 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 46,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,103 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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W841 CAY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W841 CAY, 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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W841 CAY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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