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BF03 XZL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,131 mi
Last recorded85,131 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 85,131 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre perrishing

Pass 18 May 2016 84,114 miles

light corrosion to both sills, both rear wheel arches and both front sides of chassis

Pass 20 May 2015 83,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small amount of corrosion to both rear wheelarches an o/s outer sill

Pass 16 May 2014 82,219 miles

both rear tyres and offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2013 81,202 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,210 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to nearside outer sdill near rear

Fail 15 Aug 2012 73,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to nearside outer sdill near rear

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,215 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 58,215 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,703 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted.

handbrake lever has long travel.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 51,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,774 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,548 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,049 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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BF03 XZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF03 XZL, 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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BF03 XZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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