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FB03 NUK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,566 mi
Last recorded105,566 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 NUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,566 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 105,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 103,922 miles

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2024 101,270 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 99,033 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,785 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,504 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,293 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,497 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 88,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction clear fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,467 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,212 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,251 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear end area (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear end area (5.2.6)

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

offside front brake grabbing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,970 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 9 Feb 2015 83,968 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 7 Feb 2014 81,693 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,693 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 77,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,574 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,173 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,292 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 71,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,275 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2009 56,630 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,159 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,940 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,215 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 NUK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NUK, 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 FB03 NUK registered?

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

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