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FE03 XRJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,850 mi
Last recorded85,850 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,850 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 82,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,553 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 76,553 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,908 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 69,243 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 69,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 63,625 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/and o/s/rear outter sills corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/and o/s/rear outter sills corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2014 61,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,795 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Condition of wipers

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,997 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,850 miles

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

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

front brake discs coroded on inner face

Pass 11 Mar 2007 30,884 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2006 24,668 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face & warped

both rear tyres worn close to limits

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 XRJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

FE03 XRJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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