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FA03 HKP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,563 mi
Last recorded111,563 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,287 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,682 miles

advanced corrosion in off side rear outer sill/quarter panel

both front tyres damaged on outer walls

off side wiper blade split but still clearing screen

both rear tyres BADLY worn on inner edges and low on tread

Fail 11 Nov 2014 103,668 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

advanced corrosion in off side rear outer sill/quarter panel

both front tyres damaged on outer walls

off side wiper blade split but still clearing screen

both rear tyres BADLY worn on inner edges and low on tread

Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,326 miles

brake pipes greased

under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,217 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 93,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

pas pipes coroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,687 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 67,370 miles

different style rear light lenses on vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2009 67,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

different style rear light lenses on vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,577 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 36,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,582 miles
Fail 4 May 2006

Front brake disc excessively scored (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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FA03 HKP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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