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BD03 RXG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,128 mi
Last recorded47,128 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,128 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,069 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)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,551 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 44,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,356 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,961 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,044 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 25,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,193 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 14,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,759 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 9,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 RXG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

BD03 RXG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BD03 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 RXG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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