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BF03 XZT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,623 mi
Last recorded104,623 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2022 104,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,740 miles

both front wings at rear lower section corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 100,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front wings at rear lower section corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,700 miles

Body panel slightly loose both front lower wing panels corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens dulling (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 94,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body panel slightly loose both front lower wing panels corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens dulling (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 83,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,470 miles

Advise both outer seals are corroded

Advise general underbody corrosion

Advise rear exhaust is corroded and blowing

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,441 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,793 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,269 miles

Advise front brake discs are pitted and corroded

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 66,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,451 miles

Front brake discs corroded on outside edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,413 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

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 19 Mar 2010 57,462 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,281 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 54,281 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,796 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,973 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,364 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 XZT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XZT, 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 XZT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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