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BD03 JRV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,700 mi
Last recorded112,700 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 112,700 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub top bush were suspension arm mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,549 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed no corrosion visible

Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under car (3.6.B.2c)

General under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,435 miles

General corrosion to underbody

Fail 2 Aug 2016 101,381 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near antiroll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front & rear sill too floor corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to underbody

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,109 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,546 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 94,546 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 93,363 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,955 miles

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

brake pipe end greased

corrosion both outer sills

Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,348 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,310 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 74,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2009 73,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,273 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,329 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,144 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BD03 JRV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 BD03 JRV, 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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BD03 JRV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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