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FA03 OTD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,271 mi
Last recorded100,271 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 OTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2023 100,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All underside of vehicle has surface corrosion advise

Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,458 miles

general underside corrosion present

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,947 miles

Under body of the car is covered in underseal and surface corrosion

Pass 26 May 2020 91,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion present

Pass 3 Aug 2019 89,386 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 89,386 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel no effort on handbrake (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 86,979 miles

ADVISE FRONT +REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED ON VEHICLE AND BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 28 Jul 2018 86,979 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

ADVISE FRONT +REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED ON VEHICLE AND BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 84,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill near suspension arm (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,210 miles

advise no reserve travel on hand brake (clean and adjust on service)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,973 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 79,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r boot floor excessively corroded but outside of the prescribed area

o/s and n/s inner sil slightly corroded

o/s and n/s rear differential mounting rubber bush excessively deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,077 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 74,096 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust tailpipe trim protrudes several inches from rear of car, potential trip and/or burn hazard.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,096 miles

Exhaust tailpipe trim protrudes several inches from rear of car, potential trip and/or burn hazard.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,481 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,123 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,813 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 OTD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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