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BG03 EOX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,704 mi
Last recorded121,704 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 EOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 121,704 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear arches & sills starting to become corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,216 miles

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

both sills starting to become corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 113,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,669 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 103,104 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 82,555 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,940 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 79,940 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,533 miles

front chassis corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,508 miles

front chassis corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 75,489 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front chassis corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 73,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,270 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,895 miles

ADISE- numberplate pealong on lettering

ADVISE- front and rear brakepads getting low,and front brake discs corroded and worn.

ADVISE- front tyres on 2-3mm anmd perishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,878 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,868 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Off/side rear tyre wall cut

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,067 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 45,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front blades split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,078 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,257 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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BG03 EOX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BG03 EOX, 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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BG03 EOX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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