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FA03 NGE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,436 mi
Last recorded111,436 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes, and suspension components corroded

nearside rear disc corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 111,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes, and suspension components corroded

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,479 miles

Both Front Inner & Outer Sills Corroded & Holed But Not Within 30cm Of A Mount Or Suspension

Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn / Corroded

Offside Front Upper Wing Corroded

Some Minor Chips In Windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2015 104,479 miles

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

Both Front Inner & Outer Sills Corroded & Holed But Not Within 30cm Of A Mount Or Suspension

Front Brake Discs Worn / Corroded

Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low On Outer Edge

Offside Front Upper Wing Corroded

Some Minor Chips In Windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2014 95,948 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 95,948 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both Outer Sills Corroded

Underside Has Slight Corrosion All Over

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,961 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,961 miles

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

all discs corroded.

general underbody corrosion.

moisture in n/s/f fog light.

n/s/f sidelight dim.

n/s/f tyre tread heavily perished and low on edges.

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,011 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 78,011 miles

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

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 69,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,852 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,497 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NGE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 NGE, 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 NGE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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