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FA03 OTH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,169 mi
Last recorded98,169 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,169 miles

Advise n,s rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,169 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Advise n,s rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,411 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 88,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,386 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 88,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,621 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 60,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,818 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 31,733 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,733 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,445 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 20,445 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,980 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 12,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 9,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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FA03 OTH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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