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FE03 NFX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,554 mi
Last recorded12,554 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 NFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 12,554 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 12,539 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 12,529 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 12,512 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 12,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 12,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 12,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 12,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,219 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 12,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 12,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 11,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,327 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 11,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 11,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 10,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,151 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 10,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,256 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,816 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,226 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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FE03 NFX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NFX, 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 NFX registered?

FE03 NFX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is FE03 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 NFX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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