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BG03 JVP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,409 mi
Last recorded88,409 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,409 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,874 miles

N/S/F chassis leg starting to corrode.

headlamp pattern weak

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,343 miles

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,378 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2017 76,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,074 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,385 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,249 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,528 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,186 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,708 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,552 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,480 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,021 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 JVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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