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FB53 LBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,082 mi
Last recorded84,082 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 LBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 84,082 miles

Nearside Outer sills corroding

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner sill corroding

Offside inner sill corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2018 76,931 miles

Nearside and offside front chassis corroding

nearside and offside floors corroding

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

slight movement in offside rear wheel

Fail 16 Mar 2018 76,930 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,755 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,074 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly unable to fully test wheel bearing

Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,074 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly unable to fully test wheel bearing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 50,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,861 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 47,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,773 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,337 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,460 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,136 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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FB53 LBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FB53 LBV, 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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FB53 LBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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