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BD03 RWF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 75,387 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

whole vehicle extensivley undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,892 miles

Whole underside heavily coated with underseal

Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,333 miles

all welding is covered in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 13 Apr 2024 67,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Dec 2022 63,875 miles

all welding is covered in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,479 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded in a few spots

Rear subframe corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front subframe corroded

offside outer sill corroded in a few spots

Fail 6 Dec 2021 63,479 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded in a few spots

Rear subframe corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front subframe corroded

offside outer sill corroded in a few spots

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,750 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under structure slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 62,411 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 62,353 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,030 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered in substances,unable to check

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,651 miles

E.M.L Light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 52,999 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,594 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,962 miles

E.M.L Light on

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

Offside Front 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 8 Apr 2013 41,325 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 41,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,778 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,469 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,291 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 33,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,733 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,260 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,911 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 RWF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 BD03 RWF, 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 BD03 RWF registered?

BD03 RWF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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