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X5 CVF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,672 mi
Last recorded61,672 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 CVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 61,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,572 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 61,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 60,690 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RAILS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,406 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake discs corroded on inner face

under vehicle painted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 60,406 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake discs corroded on inner face

under vehicle painted

Pass 17 May 2018 59,999 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,047 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,563 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,457 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,254 miles

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

dipstick handle broken

nearside outer sill corroded at rear but not to excess

slight corrosion on offside outer sill at rear

Fail 2 Apr 2012 43,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

dipstick handle broken

nearside outer sill corroded at rear but not to excess

slight corrosion on offside outer sill at rear

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,056 miles

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

handle broken off of dipstick

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion at rear

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,445 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 24,445 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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X5 CVF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X5 CVF, 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 X5 CVF registered?

X5 CVF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is X5 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 CVF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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