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FE03 NFP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,687 mi
Last recorded97,687 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 NFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,067 miles

slight corrosion to both front chassis legs / both rear outer sills

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,632 miles

exhaust system corroded but secure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,782 miles

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

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,774 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,957 miles

osf tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,961 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,313 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake has a lot of travel

Fail 20 Jul 2009 68,106 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 24 Jan 2008 64,446 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,698 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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FE03 NFP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FE03 NFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE03 NFP registered?

FE03 NFP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is FE03 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 NFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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