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FE03 XPY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,110 mi
Last recorded52,110 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,110 miles

underside has slight corrosion throughout

Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,148 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear corrosion through out the whole underside

Pass 3 Apr 2023 48,964 miles

Central Rear subframe has corrosion

Nearside Rear sill has corrosion

Offside Rear sill has corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 46,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 45,464 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2020 44,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,373 miles

Front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2019 43,369 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,777 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking in between tread blocks.

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking in between tread blocks.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,362 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 38,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,396 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,122 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,982 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2009 35,166 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,607 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2007 34,039 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2007 34,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,334 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 XPY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XPY, 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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What year was FE03 XPY registered?

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

Is FE03 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 XPY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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