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BO53 FYN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,605 mi
Last recorded82,605 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 FYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2018 81,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,189 miles

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Nearside Sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside front subframe mount repairs undersealed so cannot be properly inspected

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Rear Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 80,143 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (area of top suspension arm mount/subframe mount) (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse to nearside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to inner and outer sills

parts of the chassis, sills and suspension are corroded in perscribed areas

Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,873 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion all underneath. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking but not showing any cord.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking but not showing any cord.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Worn and cut but not excessively deep or showing cord. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre cracking but not showing any cord.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Worn and cut but not excessively deep or showing cord. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking but not showing any cord.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Worn and cut but not excessively deep or showing cord. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Body has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,593 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,327 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 78,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,449 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,313 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,958 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,697 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,369 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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BO53 FYN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BO53 FYN, 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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BO53 FYN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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