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FE53 WDR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,618 mi
Last recorded70,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 WDR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,618 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel indicating adjustment required

Fail 20 Jul 2020 70,617 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust corroded and insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,429 miles

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

all under vehicle components very rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2019 67,427 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,250 miles

nearside front wing lower rear section corroded

under vehicle and components very rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2018 62,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached corroded and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front wing lower rear section corroded

under vehicle and components very rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,854 miles

all under vehicle suspension components very rusty

two very small corrosion holes in offside and nearside front flooring sections but not affecting strength of area

Fail 31 Oct 2017 54,854 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all under vehicle suspension components very rusty

low reading from offside park brake

two very small corrosion holes in offside and nearside front flooring sections but not affecting strength of area

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,282 miles

front and rear cross-members and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 50,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear cross-members and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,046 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,360 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 47,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,896 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,567 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,178 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,915 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,361 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,670 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 WDR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WDR, 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 WDR registered?

FE53 WDR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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