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FA03 HKC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,958 mi
Last recorded64,958 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HKC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 64,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; four discs (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,190 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,100 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 51,093 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,432 miles

offside front has cracks in sidewall

Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front has cracks in sidewall

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,185 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,541 miles

both outer sills rusted

nearside rear tyre has split in tread pattern not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 23 Jun 2011 42,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills rusted

nearside rear tyre has split in tread pattern not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,043 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,682 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,177 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 21,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,760 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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FA03 HKC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FA03 HKC, 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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FA03 HKC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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