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BC03 TKJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 TKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 96,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 96,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,221 miles

Offside Front wing deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded and most underside components corroded o/s/f lower wing holed

Fail 9 Aug 2023 85,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded and most underside components corroded o/s/f lower wing holed

Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,876 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2022 83,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 73,164 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,425 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,873 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,731 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 61,695 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,140 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,771 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,063 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 50,062 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,341 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,458 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,532 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f has 3 small cuts in outer side wall

o/s/f tyre has small cut in outer side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,815 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 TKJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

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

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