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BF03 XZN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,947 mi
Last recorded102,947 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 102,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF - OSF - NSR - OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF - OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 86,988 miles

Rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,197 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 78,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,260 miles

advise brake pipe front to rear starting to corrode

Fail 13 Oct 2016 69,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

advise brake pipe front to rear starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,437 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Both rear tyres perished and split in tread.

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

O/S/F Chassis rail damaged.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,260 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 42,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,514 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,672 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 33,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,754 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,670 miles

front pads starting to get low.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,431 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,440 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 XZN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF03 XZN, 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 XZN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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