MOT Status
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86,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
underside corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
underside corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both outer sills corroded badly
exhaust corroded badly
underside corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both outer sills corroded badly
exhaust corroded badly
underside corroded
Outer sill corroded both
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
underside corroded
exhaust corroded
headlamps fading
sills corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded
headlamps fading
sills corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses fading (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust corroding
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses fading (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroding
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fading (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
exhaust corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
exhaust corroded
engine light stays on
exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
engine light on
exhaust rusty
engine light stays on
front brake pads 3/4 worn
rear brake pads low
wiper blades poor
rear brake pads low
wiper blades poor
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine light stays on
front brake pads 3/4 worn
engine light stays on
long handbrake travel
offside rear brake binding on
rear brake pads low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FA03 GLV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 FA03 GLV, 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 FA03 GLV registered?
FA03 GLV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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