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FE53 NBA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,501 mi
Last recorded50,501 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 NBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 50,501 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 50,501 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 44,006 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

shields and covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 44,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

shields and covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,358 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components under vehicle

Pass 3 May 2014 38,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 30,468 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,729 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,862 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,337 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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FE53 NBA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FE53 NBA, 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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FE53 NBA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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