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FE53 NBO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,589 mi
Last recorded72,589 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 NBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,589 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,931 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,931 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills at rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

emissions not tested

Pass 25 Aug 2014 65,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,187 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,575 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 52,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake slightly tight

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,587 miles

Power Steering pipes at rack corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2009 19,953 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,866 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 19,866 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,017 miles

both wiper starting to streak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 14,084 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,543 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 NBO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE53 NBO, 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 NBO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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