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FE03 TVD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,403 mi
Last recorded107,403 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 TVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 107,403 miles

exhaust corroded

outer sills corroded

rear tyres worn and treads stepped

stone chip in screen

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 19 Sep 2015 107,403 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust corroded

outer sills corroded

rear tyres worn and treads stepped

stone chip in screen

Fail 16 Sep 2014 92,588 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills corroded at rear

front disc inner faces slightly worn

rear tyres slightly stepped on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,588 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills corroded at rear

front disc inner faces slightly worn

rear tyres slightly stepped on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,963 miles

exhaust corroded

outer sills corroded

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip in screen

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal worn

exhaust corroded

oil level low prior to test

outer sills corroded

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip in screen

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,536 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

corrosion on inner sills

corrosion on rear wheel arches

exhaust corroded

front chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

undertray fitted engine bay area

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 20 Sep 2012 64,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

corrosion on inner sills

corrosion on rear wheel arches

exhaust corroded

front chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

undertray fitted engine bay area

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,807 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,778 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,313 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,364 miles

front + rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,741 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,215 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 12,633 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 TVD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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