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FD03 NZB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,543 mi
Last recorded98,543 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 98,543 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear box damaged but not affecting structural stability

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2025 98,543 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear exhaust rear box damaged but not affecting structural stability

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2024 93,696 miles

Corrosion hole in the offside inner sill.

Nearside front brake is binding.

Offside front brake is binding.

Pinhole in the nearside front drop link dust cover.

Fail 23 Apr 2024 93,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion hole in the offside inner sill.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front brake is binding.

Offside front brake is binding.

Pinhole in the nearside front drop link dust cover.

Pass 14 Apr 2023 91,699 miles

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,910 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 90,895 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,987 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2020 87,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,100 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,755 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,520 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 69,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 63,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 60,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,938 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 55,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,183 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,264 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both metal power steering pipes to rack rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,245 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 31,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,761 miles

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,781 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 NZB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

FD03 NZB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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