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AO03 FVN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,220 mi
Last recorded117,220 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 117,220 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 104,166 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 103,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 89,800 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 89,800 miles

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 75,975 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 75,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,049 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,504 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,137 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,960 miles

corrosion on rear ends of outer sills

front discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 44,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on rear ends of outer sills

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s rear tyre cut on inner wall

Fail 8 Mar 2008 37,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cut in n/s front tyre & worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 10 Mar 2007 30,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO03 FVN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO03 FVN, 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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AO03 FVN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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