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FA03 OVB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,976 mi
Last recorded94,976 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 94,976 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,374 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front brake disc stone guard corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber split

Fail 8 Feb 2020 93,374 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed & excessively corroded. Also been previously repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill excessively corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front brake disc stone guard corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,170 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroded and repaired

Fail 2 Feb 2019 89,139 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s sills corroded and repaired

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,160 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 79,155 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 67,066 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 67,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,371 miles

Front Wipers Streaky

Minor Sill Corrosion On Rear Sills

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,434 miles

Both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

OSF Antiroll bar droplink one retainer missing

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,434 miles

Both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

OSF Antiroll bar droplink one retainer missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,178 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,405 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,817 miles

front brake discs inner face corroded

rear pads low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,870 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,480 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre 3/4mm wear on outer edge and perishing between tread

Pass 28 Oct 2008 12,901 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,571 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 10,773 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 OVB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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