CarVerify

Free Car Check

BB03 BAD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 BAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front bottom of both wings corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 107,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front bottom of both wings corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 107,300 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on both front wings on bottom towards sills not strucktual

Pass 15 May 2018 104,428 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Hanbrake slow (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,443 miles

195 / 50 / 15 tyres fitted

Emissions near the limit on idle

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All chassis / sub frames / inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine bay chassis / Inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 103,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

195 / 50 / 15 tyres fitted

Emissions near the limit on idle

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All chassis / sub frames / inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine bay chassis / Inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,781 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 90,509 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,701 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 78,701 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,694 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,251 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,086 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm 195/50/15

Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,085 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm 195/50/15

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,699 miles

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

nearside rear tyre well worn

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,170 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BB03 BAD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BB03 BAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BB03 BAD?

You can check the full history of BB03 BAD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BB03 BAD registered?

BB03 BAD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is BB03 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB03 BAD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BB03 BAD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BB03 BAD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.