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FA52 FVU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,853 mi
Last recorded86,853 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

main brake pipe to rear T piece corroded slightly

n/s floor corroded slightly

underside of vehicle corroded slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

main brake pipe to rear T piece corroded slightly

n/s floor corroded slightly

underside of vehicle corroded slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,998 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 80,998 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,272 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,240 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 62,270 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,270 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,055 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 56,055 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,873 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 50,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,558 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,803 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,313 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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FA52 FVU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA52 FVU registered?

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

Is FA52 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 FVU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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