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FD53 HJA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,447 mi
Last recorded105,447 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 HJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,447 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake warning light on

Fail 15 Nov 2017 105,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Nov 2016 100,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front chassis starting to corrode

varous places starting to corrode

Fail 17 Nov 2016 100,513 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front chassis starting to corrode

varous places starting to corrode

Fail 17 Nov 2016 100,513 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front chassis starting to corrode

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 87,596 miles

front number plate ( back plate to bumper ) loose

general rusting to front and rear suspension components and under side

sight damage to n/s o/s chaasis

Fail 7 May 2014 87,596 miles

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

front number plate ( back plate to bumper ) loose

general rusting to front and rear suspension components and under side

sight damage to n/s o/s chaasis

Pass 13 May 2013 78,219 miles

rusting under car

Pass 12 May 2012 66,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 55,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 44,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,442 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 27,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 27,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,582 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,523 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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FD53 HJA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD53 HJA, 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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FD53 HJA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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