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FD03 NYT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 145,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed through one layer

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (under bonnet )

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 142,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed through one layer (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r body stabiliser bar mounting bolt snapped

tyres stretched over wider ratio rims not excessive

Fail 11 Apr 2016 142,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed through one layer (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper valance cracked and taped up (6.1.C.1)

o/s/r body stabiliser bar mounting bolt snapped

tyres stretched over wider ratio rims not excessive

Pass 24 Apr 2015 128,159 miles

o/s and n/s front upper and lower wishbone arms rusty

o/s and n/s rear suspension arms rusty

o/s front chassis rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2015 128,159 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s and n/s front upper and lower wishbone arms rusty

o/s and n/s rear suspension arms rusty

o/s front chassis rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 124,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 120,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 120,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 114,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 114,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,530 miles

some rust on power steering pipes -- not excesive

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,622 miles

battery starting to fail

slight rattle at n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Aug 2008 51,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,788 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,224 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 NYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYT, 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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FD03 NYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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