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FA03 OTS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,272 mi
Last recorded48,272 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 46,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 46,035 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 45,058 miles

Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody floor and sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,627 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 43,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,209 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,677 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,429 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,981 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 36,537 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 36,508 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 33,545 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,191 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,345 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,095 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 OTS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OTS, 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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What year was FA03 OTS registered?

FA03 OTS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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