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BC03 TKF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,089 mi
Last recorded54,089 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 TKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,089 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 52,593 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 49,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,819 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 37,776 miles

Coolant leak

Damage to front, evidence of front end collision front crossmember bent slightly nearside front inner arch creased surface rust offside outer sill.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,877 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,416 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 35,415 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front bumper and headlight mountings insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,951 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,037 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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BC03 TKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 BC03 TKF, 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 BC03 TKF registered?

BC03 TKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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