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BG03 FLD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,240 mi
Last recorded43,240 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 43,240 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 42,824 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 42,484 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,191 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,168 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 40,520 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 39,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 38,675 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 37,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,258 miles

slight pitting to front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,582 miles

slight pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 17 May 2013 35,544 miles

nearside outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 34,829 miles

both front brake discs pitted/rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 23 May 2011 33,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,951 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 32,951 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2009 31,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 30,783 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 28,779 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,720 miles

both front tyres wearing on 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 FLD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FLD, 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 FLD registered?

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

Is BG03 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 FLD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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