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FD03 NYW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,566 mi
Last recorded68,566 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2024 68,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

item on windscreen

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 66,405 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear signs off corosion rear sills

Fail 17 Aug 2023 66,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear signs off corosion rear sills

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 57,065 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 54,611 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 54,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,097 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,283 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,240 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,213 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 34,316 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 34,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,358 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,953 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 21,936 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,999 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,630 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 NYW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD03 NYW, 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 NYW registered?

FD03 NYW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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