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AD03 FUA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,316 mi
Last recorded130,316 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 130,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Areas of vehicle underside, and components showing corrosion,but meeting test criteria at moment.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front, Nearside front, Offside rear & Nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,366 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring under wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 124,366 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring under wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing bad on the outside edge

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 116,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing bad on the outside edge

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 106,344 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear tyre treads are almost BALD on inner edges..[205?45/r16]83w

Fail 6 Aug 2018 106,313 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear tyre treads are almost BALD on inner edges..[205?45/r16]83w

Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 99,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,443 miles

o/s and n/s rear outer sills badly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 73,456 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear outer sills badly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,136 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 67,643 miles

all 4 tyres have age cracking

slight corrosion on both rear sills

Fail 20 May 2013 67,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyres have age cracking

slight corrosion on both rear sills

Pass 23 May 2012 64,875 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2011 61,365 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 45,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,931 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,004 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,793 miles

Brake discs have some pitting

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 FUA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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