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FB03 LWT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,403 mi
Last recorded104,403 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 LWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both side rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 104,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both side rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 99,020 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 99,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,226 miles

nsr and osr outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 94,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nsr and osr outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,864 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,864 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 76,060 miles

corosion osr sill and nsr sill

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,642 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,206 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 62,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,568 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,643 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,602 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,722 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,815 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 23,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,729 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 LWT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FB03 LWT, 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 LWT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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