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AD03 FUG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,391 mi
Last recorded155,391 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 155,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jul 2007 124,823 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 124,823 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs are corroded on outer face

rear no plate separating

Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,126 miles

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

front pads 50% worn

n/s/r brakes binding

o/s/r pads worn thinner than n/s

rear backbox corroding from joint to centre pipe

rear no plate separating

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 FUG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUG, 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 AD03 FUG registered?

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

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