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FB03 NTX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,305 mi
Last recorded78,305 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 78,305 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,181 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear advise to be replaced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 75,181 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear advise to be replaced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,517 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 72,517 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,706 miles

OS NS FRONT TYRES WORN ADVISE TO BE REPLACED REAR DISCS AND PADS WORN SLGHT BLOW O9N REAR DOOR SECTION

Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,387 miles

os ns front tyres worn on inner edges rear pads and discs appear worn

Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,386 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken ns front and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

os ns front tyres worn on inner edges rear pads and discs appear worn

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,969 miles

brake discs all showing surface rust

Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,691 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 58,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 49,913 miles

OS FRONT DOOR DAMAGED

Pass 8 May 2014 42,361 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,862 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,571 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 26,150 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,508 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 NTX 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 75%.

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

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