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FA03 NFP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,284 mi
Last recorded102,284 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 102,284 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,076 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,953 miles

front wipers starting to smear

slight oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,573 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2017 96,249 miles

n/s floor to sill corroding

n/s front tyre perished

nail in n/s rear tyre and perished

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2017 96,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s floor to sill corroding

n/s front tyre perished

nail in n/s rear tyre and perished

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,897 miles

N/S FRONT,O/S REAR ,N/S REAR TYRES LIGHTLY PERISHED ON TREAD FACE

n/s outer sill corroding

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2016 94,897 miles

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

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

N/S FRONT,O/S REAR ,N/S REAR TYRES LIGHTLY PERISHED ON TREAD FACE

n/s outer sill corroding

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,013 miles

general light rusting underside but sound

Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,013 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,991 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking inside edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 93,991 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre cracking inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 88,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,906 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,365 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,365 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,000 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Ofside front wiper blade split on edges

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 68,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Ofside front wiper blade split on edges

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 57,934 miles

front number plate becoming deteriorated

nearside rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge

slight side wall damage on nearside front tyre outside face

Fail 26 May 2009 57,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate becoming deteriorated

nearside rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge

slight side wall damage on nearside front tyre outside face

Pass 29 May 2008 52,744 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,152 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 31,465 miles

o/s and n/s front tryes wearing on outside edges

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 NFP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

FA03 NFP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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