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FD03 KZC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,906 mi
Last recorded42,906 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 KZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 42,906 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 42,906 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 41,850 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 41,850 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 40,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 40,778 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted to n/s/r (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 39,143 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 39,138 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,599 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 37,594 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,334 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 36,334 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 33,553 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 27,826 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 27,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 23,452 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 18,435 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 18,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 12,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,904 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 11,904 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 8,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 6,141 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 6,141 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 6,027 miles

Interior mirror missing

Nearside wiper smearing slightly.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 6,027 miles

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly.

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 4,202 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 4,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 3,737 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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FD03 KZC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD03 KZC, 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 FD03 KZC registered?

FD03 KZC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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