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A7 FVP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

254,328 mi
Last recorded254,328 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 254,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 252,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 251,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 250,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive camshaft engine cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 249,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 248,283 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 247,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 245,934 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 245,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 243,532 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 242,222 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 241,684 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 241,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 240,133 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 240,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 237,150 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 229,031 miles

front brake discs worn

general underside corrosion

parking brake not locking on roller brake tester

rear exhaust rubber split

slight movement in steering wheel

some judder and imbalance on front brakes

track rod end rubbers splitting

Pass 8 Apr 2009 221,586 miles

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

both track rod end rubbers split

general corrosion to underside

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2008 209,641 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2007 193,397 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 193,397 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 170,266 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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A7 FVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A7 FVP, 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 A7 FVP registered?

A7 FVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is A7 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 FVP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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