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FE53 NCC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,976 mi
Last recorded68,976 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 68,976 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2025 68,577 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))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 48,897 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger heavily perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 48,897 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger heavily perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 45,541 miles

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

Underside of vehicle and underside components corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 43,172 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,320 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 37,769 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear outer sill slight corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 34,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill slight corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 34,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 32,828 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

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

Offside Rear corrosion on sill

Pass 17 May 2016 30,918 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 30,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 30,368 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 29,265 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 29,265 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 27,719 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 27,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 26,457 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,879 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,722 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,763 miles

front disc's starting to corrode on inside

rear tyres wearing on edge's

Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,297 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,740 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 NCC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NCC, 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 NCC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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