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FA03 OVZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,796 mi
Last recorded46,796 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,796 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,573 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,159 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,803 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,378 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,229 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,842 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 26,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,128 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,986 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,081 miles

disc pads not visible

Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,061 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 10,736 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Fail 28 Oct 2006 10,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OVZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

FA03 OVZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is FA03 OVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 OVZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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