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FD03 NYF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,454 mi
Last recorded83,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 83,454 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 83,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s/r outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 75,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,090 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,593 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 61,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 56,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,823 miles

cut in nsf tyre 195/50/15

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2011 50,823 miles

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

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

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

cut in nsf tyre 195/50/15

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2010 45,461 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2010 45,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 42,894 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2009 42,894 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,231 miles

rear pads low

Pass 15 Jul 2007 24,715 miles

adv both rear tyres getting low

adv front no plate broken

Fail 15 Jul 2007 24,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

adv both rear tyres getting low

adv front no plate broken

Pass 15 Jul 2006 15,992 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 NYF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NYF, 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 NYF registered?

FD03 NYF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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