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FE03 XRK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,570 mi
Last recorded83,570 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 83,570 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 83,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,734 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,109 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,109 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,572 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,303 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,283 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,053 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,474 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 55,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 53,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 41,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,498 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 XRK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

FE03 XRK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is FE03 XRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 XRK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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