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BG03 FLA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,505 mi
Last recorded64,505 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,505 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 64,505 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 60,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 56,949 miles

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 53,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside and nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,844 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,771 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 39,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,360 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,196 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 FLA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FLA, 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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What year was BG03 FLA registered?

BG03 FLA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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