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FE53 NBM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,541 mi
Last recorded69,541 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 NBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 69,541 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 68,079 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 67,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,056 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 59,881 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 57,803 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2017 54,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 53,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 51,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 49,518 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 45,061 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 42,102 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,685 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 36,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 31,331 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,444 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 NBM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NBM, 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 FE53 NBM registered?

FE53 NBM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is FE53 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 NBM shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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