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BG03 FKZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,239 mi
Last recorded98,239 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,239 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 98,099 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod modified so the suspension is inoperative droplink not attached (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,996 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front floor sections holed close to chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Fail 2 Jul 2019 84,859 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front outer and nearside rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front floor sections holed close to chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,509 miles

General surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed next to chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,157 miles

General surface corrosion to and steering components

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

Pass 18 May 2016 39,426 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 39,426 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,398 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 37,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,480 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 32,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,845 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 27,839 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,332 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 11,838 miles

nsf osf brake discs corroding inside edges

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 FKZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 BG03 FKZ, 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 FKZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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