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FA03 OTF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,805 mi
Last recorded41,805 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 OTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 41,805 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 41,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 41,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 41,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 41,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,857 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides sills/lower quaters over sills (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components corroded!

exhaust deteriorated!

Fail 7 Apr 2017 40,857 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides sills/lower quaters over sills (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components corroded!

exhaust deteriorated!

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,598 miles

All suspension arms have large areas of surface corrosion

Both rear sills starting to corrode under paint (paint bubbling)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 36,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 32,222 miles

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

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

Replacment of pads asap

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,592 miles

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

slight cracking on n/s/front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,435 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,650 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,337 miles

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

slight cracking on n/s & o/s front tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,157 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 OTF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTF, 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 OTF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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