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FA03 HKD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,264 mi
Last recorded72,264 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 72,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,699 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 68,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 62,139 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 61,994 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 61,991 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 61,918 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 61,475 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 61,045 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 58,272 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 6 May 2015 58,255 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 7 May 2014 55,608 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,134 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,650 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 43,695 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 43,609 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,253 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 HKD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HKD, 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 HKD registered?

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

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