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FA03 NFT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,774 mi
Last recorded63,774 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 63,774 miles

(front and rear suspension corroded under sealed)

(inner and out sills corroded)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (heavily perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 62,859 miles

Front both floor pans corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

front and rear suspension is corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 62,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 61,969 miles

front inner chassis rail and o/s floor pan corroded

front lower susp wishbones corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear susp arms corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 61,969 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

front inner chassis rail and o/s floor pan corroded

front lower susp wishbones corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear susp arms corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,397 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,420 miles

3rd stop lamp inop

all brake discs corroded

all underbody sus arms corroded

front brake pipe ferrels corroded

headlamp covers opaque

Fail 22 Dec 2020 60,420 miles

3rd stop lamp inop

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all brake discs corroded

all underbody sus arms corroded

front brake pipe ferrels corroded

headlamp covers opaque

Pass 13 Dec 2019 58,560 miles

all wish bones corroded

brake pipes ferrels corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 58,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all wish bones corroded

brake pipes ferrels corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,984 miles

brake discs surface corroded

front index mounting panel broken

parking brake long travel

wiper split

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,127 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

drivers wiper blade split.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 55,993 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

all tyres cracking badly

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,318 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres splitting

Fail 22 Dec 2015 54,318 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

coolant seepage lower radiator hose

offside & nearside rear tyres splitting

Pass 11 Dec 2014 52,822 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

vehicle underbody/ suspension components corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2014 52,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underbody/ suspension components corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,159 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,857 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 51,857 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 50,155 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,727 miles

Front brake inner disc slightly pitted Rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 21 Dec 2010 46,727 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake inner disc slightly pitted Rear brake disc slightly pitted

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 43,496 miles

brake discs all round corroded. brakes all round 60% worn

front no plate at offside slight movement

tyres rear 87w. tyre offside front 83w. tyre nearside front 83v

Fail 12 Dec 2009 43,496 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake discs all round corroded. brakes all round 60% worn

front no plate at offside slight movement

tyres rear 87w. tyre offside front 83w. tyre nearside front 83v

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,160 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,258 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 34,152 miles

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

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 NFT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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