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AD03 FTX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,623 mi
Last recorded124,623 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 124,623 miles

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

Nearside sill area inner and outer has surface corrosion

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

Offside sill area inner and outer has surface corrosion

Pass 25 May 2018 122,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both side front sills slight corrosion inner and outer section

both side rear sills slight corrosion inner and outer section including inner surface

Pass 24 May 2017 117,092 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 102,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 28 May 2015 100,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 96,975 miles

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

underside of waxoiled

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,990 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 22 Mar 2013 95,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,568 miles

General brake pipe and ferrule corrosion.

General under body and subframe corrosion.

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,041 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,229 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 75,586 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 75,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,982 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 57,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW + CONDITION POOR. (TREAD SPLITTING).

ADVISE - REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.

Pass 23 May 2007 50,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,535 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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AD03 FTX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD03 FTX, 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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AD03 FTX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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