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FE53 POU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,650 mi
Last recorded83,650 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,650 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 83,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,786 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 73,578 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,879 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 72,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 72,138 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,138 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,220 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,876 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,526 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,005 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,300 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,684 miles

outer sidewall damage to - nearside front ; offside front + offside rear tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,199 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 POU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 POU, 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 FE53 POU registered?

FE53 POU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is FE53 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 POU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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