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FD03 OAY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,084 mi
Last recorded90,084 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 OAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 90,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 85,081 miles

Offside Front Lower wing/sill corroded

n/s front brake disc backing plate fouling disc

Fail 11 Jun 2021 85,081 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing/sill corroded

n/s front brake disc backing plate fouling disc

Fail 7 Aug 2020 84,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,698 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 75,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,764 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

both front chassis legs coroded

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 16 Aug 2017 73,764 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

both front chassis legs coroded

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake disks coroded

both rear outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,864 miles

both front lower arm bushes slightly perished

both front lower arms corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear arms corroded

both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

exhaust system slightly corroded

front discs lipped

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

o\s outer sill corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,309 miles

both front and rear brake disks have a slight lip

exhaust rear box has slight corosion around joint

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,745 miles

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

both front wipers slightly split on edges but still clear the screen

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r sill coroded but not considered excessive

rear brake disks coroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 64,745 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly split on edges but still clear the screen

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r sill coroded but not considered excessive

rear brake disks coroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,345 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade begining to perish but still clears screen

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,867 miles

n.s.f.tyre 3mm and slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,593 miles

both front wiper blades split

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,410 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded.

Front brake discs grooved.

Front wiper blades split.

N/S/R and O/S/R coil springs corroded.

Rear brake discs lipped.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,004 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,771 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,713 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OAY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OAY, 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 OAY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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