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FA52 FVO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,767 mi
Last recorded83,767 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 FVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 83,767 miles

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

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres bold on inner edge and also 2mm

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,876 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 77,876 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,909 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 63,907 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 57,247 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 52,770 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,115 miles

general underbody surface corrosion,suspension,roadsprings,exhaust,power steering pipes.........

stone chip windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2013 52,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion,suspension,roadsprings,exhaust,power steering pipes.........

Fail 14 Jan 2012 48,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion evident front brake discs

corrosion evident rear sills

rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,733 miles

corrosion evident front brake discs

corrosion evident rear sills

rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 43,793 miles

exhaust/corrosion/general.....

front discs corroded......

rear outer sills evidence of corrosion

rear roadsprings corroded!

suspension general age/corrosion./surfaces..

Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,479 miles

both rear tyres are around 3.0 mm however less at edges... o/s/r low pressure....

Fail 16 Jan 2010 37,479 miles

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

both rear tyres are around 3.0 mm however less at edges... o/s/r low pressure....

Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 26,521 miles

some corrosion to faces of front and rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,919 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 20,363 miles

both rear tyres worn/3.0mm

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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FA52 FVO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA52 FVO, 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 FA52 FVO registered?

FA52 FVO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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