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FE03 XRX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2024 93,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,191 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion underneath

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 92,598 miles

General corrosion underneath.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,238 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 90,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 85,015 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,234 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,529 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,364 miles

O/S/F SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S/f chasis starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,126 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,157 miles

rear inner brake pad getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 59,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 49,592 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs scored

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,091 miles

front brake discs corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,086 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,086 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 14,189 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,760 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 XRX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

FE03 XRX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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