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FE03 XPX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,297 mi
Last recorded69,297 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 67,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 63,073 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake shows signs of binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 15 May 2020 60,631 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 60,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 56,638 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 56,634 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 53,451 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,857 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 41,287 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,227 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,254 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 29,254 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,587 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,663 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,012 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,952 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,071 miles

some wear in wiper blades

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 XPX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

FE03 XPX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is FE03 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 XPX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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