MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underbody corroded
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
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
o/s and n/s sills corroded and repaired
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Front Wipers Streaky
Minor Sill Corrosion On Rear Sills
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)
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)
front brake discs inner face corroded
rear pads low
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
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FA03 OVB registered?
FA03 OVB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 2003.
Is FA03 OVB safe to buy?
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