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FD03 PJX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,201 mi
Last recorded73,201 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,201 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 73,196 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,380 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded four from the rack (2.3.2)

Vehicle has undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 26 Sep 2015 68,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,312 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,584 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS SURFACE CORROSION

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,398 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,354 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 41,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,956 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,592 miles

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

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

advise both front discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,307 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 PJX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PJX, 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 PJX registered?

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

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