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FE53 WDL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,213 mi
Last recorded79,213 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,183 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,523 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,486 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded

nearside rear body panel has slight corrosion

offside rear body panel has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,177 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,695 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 41,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,120 miles

Both front brake discs have considerable corrosion to inner faces

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

O/S/R disc has considerable corrosion to inner face

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,398 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,885 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,955 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,236 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 WDL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

FE53 WDL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 WDL safe to buy?

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