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FD03 NZW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

107,732 mi
Last recorded107,732 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2022 107,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible nut damaged (5.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

shows extensive welded areas !

Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,362 miles

Central Rear Lower rear axle support bar rubbing on axle casing/ bolt .

Nearside Front slight binding on n/s/f brake caliper.

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r number plate light not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight play present in o/s/f/ lower ball joint.

n/s/ and on seal panels patched and undersealed, and some welding on under side of vehicle.

Fail 23 Dec 2020 104,362 miles

Central Rear Lower rear axle support bar rubbing on axle casing/ bolt .

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f indicator showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front slight binding on n/s/f brake caliper.

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r number plate light not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight play present in o/s/f/ lower ball joint.

n/s/ and on seal panels patched and undersealed, and some welding on under side of vehicle.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,201 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 102,195 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under body chassiss (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,932 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 99,924 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,761 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 88,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 88,603 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH chassis legs by subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH chassis legs above anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both ns and os (2.7.4)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg / inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner wing / wheel arch and flitch / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic cover / lense weathered (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / outer sills and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear floor pan / floor to sill / outer sills and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake back plates corroded

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

extensive corrosion to underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,743 miles

all suspension components very rusty/corroded

both front chassis corroded/weak

floor to sill sections corroded

front inner wings corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 84,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all suspension components very rusty/corroded

both front chassis corroded/weak

floor to sill sections corroded

front inner wings corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,544 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 79,068 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 79,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 75,334 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 69,320 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 69,320 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 61,787 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2010 61,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 51,752 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 43,866 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 34,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,756 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 NZW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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