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BG03 EPE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,361 mi
Last recorded126,361 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 EPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,361 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 126,361 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 116,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,386 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust corroding

rear outer sills heavily corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2013 96,507 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,143 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 86,143 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroding on inner face RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,801 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,180 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 EPE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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