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BG03 EPD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

117,425 mi
Last recorded117,425 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 EPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 117,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear End of sill/bottom of inner wheel arch corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas.

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside End of sill/bottom of inner wheel arch corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas.

Offside outer sill corroding

Suspension components corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2024 117,215 miles

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroding

Suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,047 miles

Suspension parts corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2022 116,947 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 9 Aug 2021 116,932 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

under vehicle corrosion present

Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 116,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

front number plate slightly faded

under vehicle corrosion present

Pass 13 Aug 2018 116,091 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front fog lamps inopeartive

front number plate slightly discoloured

front tyres perished

under vehicle surface corrosion present

Fail 30 Jul 2018 116,071 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front fog lamps inopeartive

front number plate slightly discoloured

front tyres perished

under vehicle surface corrosion present

Pass 31 Jul 2017 115,258 miles

exhaust system corroded.

offside front tyre part worn.

under vehicle components corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 115,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded.

offside front tyre part worn.

under vehicle components corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 114,988 miles

some binding of offside rear brake

exhaust rear sections corroded.

nearside front tyre part worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,787 miles

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

surface corrosion both front chassis around roll bar mounts

Pass 9 Feb 2013 103,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 91,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 80,816 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 80,816 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 78,442 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 78,442 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,123 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 73,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers wiper slightly split but clearing screan ok

Fail 28 Oct 2008 73,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers wiper slightly split but clearing screan ok

Pass 18 Oct 2007 62,765 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,259 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 EPD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EPD, 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 EPD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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