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BD03 RWE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,659 mi
Last recorded129,659 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 129,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,443 miles

Rear silencer joint (flanges) are getting corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,420 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 123,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,380 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 114,379 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear brake discs scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 114,206 miles

2x rear and front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

all suspension arms slightly corroded

both front chassis rail/inner flitch slightly corroded

nearside chassis rail slightly damaged

Fail 13 May 2016 114,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

2x rear and front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

all suspension arms slightly corroded

both front chassis rail/inner flitch slightly corroded

nearside chassis rail slightly damaged

Pass 22 May 2015 112,451 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 112,464 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2013 108,612 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,612 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,128 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,148 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,370 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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BD03 RWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RWE, 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 RWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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