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FC03 HFV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,145 mi
Last recorded93,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,145 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 93,145 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,040 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 91,029 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in rear arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 90,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion in suspension and underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,672 miles

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

front suspension corroded and cross member

rear suspension corroded and cross member

Fail 9 Jun 2016 88,686 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

front suspension corroded and cross member

rear suspension corroded and cross member

Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside sills--corrosion evident.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 75,649 miles

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

corrosion forming on both rear wheel arches to outer sill area

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,649 miles

corrosion forming on both rear wheel arches to outer sill area

Pass 29 May 2012 65,879 miles

corrosion on outer sill area exhaust heavilyt corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 65,879 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on outer sill area exhaust heavilyt corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 55,515 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges & Cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2011 55,515 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges & Cracking

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,695 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2008 36,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,640 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,188 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 20,227 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 14,690 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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FC03 HFV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FC03 HFV, 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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FC03 HFV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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