MOT Status
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98,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
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.
Offside Rear sill slight corrosion
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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 ()
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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