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FB03 DCE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,712 mi
Last recorded74,712 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 DCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 74,712 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 73,692 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o.s.r outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 72,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o.s.r low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o.s.r outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 70,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,291 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,039 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 66,921 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 66,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brakes out of balance (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,459 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Dec 2017 62,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,168 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,214 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,923 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,228 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,107 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2012 48,097 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,086 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,711 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,465 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,711 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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FB03 DCE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FB03 DCE, 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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FB03 DCE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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