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FE03 TUJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

104,333 mi
Last recorded104,333 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 TUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 104,333 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 103,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 101,558 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 98,534 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 96,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 94,048 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 91,882 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 88,367 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 85,521 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,216 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 82,213 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,297 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,042 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 76,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,021 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,659 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,725 miles

exhaust system coroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,244 miles

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

hand brake coming up high

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 TUJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

FE03 TUJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FE03 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 TUJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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