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FD03 NZA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,312 mi
Last recorded69,312 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 69,312 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components covered in rust including frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 69,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components covered in rust including frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 63,573 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 63,569 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 61,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,179 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 61,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,321 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 57,312 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,494 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 53,490 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front brake binding

Pass 10 Sep 2016 49,624 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,969 miles

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

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

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

nearside of boot floor corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,332 miles

slightly corroded underbody

Fail 9 Sep 2014 36,325 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slightly corroded underbody

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,869 miles

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

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

some corrosion on rear of nearside body sill

Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,391 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 25,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 20,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 18,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 14,956 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 14,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 11,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front,offside front and nearside rear tyres all heavily worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2006 8,512 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 NZA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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