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BG03 KHD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,459 mi
Last recorded113,459 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 113,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARMS, AND SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 113,459 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL/BODY MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL/BODY MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARMS, AND SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 106,223 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 106,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 97,929 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 97,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,115 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner under sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear lower wing/outer sill areas and os outer sill at centre* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

brake pipes, brake hose ferrules and PAS pipes previously treated - potentially corroded

front and rear subframe assemblies, steering and suspension components significantly corroded in general but acceptable at time of test*

osf seatbelt reluctant to retract but acceptable

osf wing bottom corroded- and osf outer sill holed outside prescribed areas

shields on interior,under body,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

underbody significantly corroded in general - including inner under sills, floors, and box section- but acceptable at time of test*

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,548 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,037 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 83,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,749 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 80,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre perished and splitting on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,623 miles

Body and structure in an advanced state of corrosion.

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated.

Slight oil loss.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 77,622 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body and structure in an advanced state of corrosion.

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated.

Slight oil loss.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,676 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,502 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 65,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,538 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 50,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 40,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyre side walls cracking

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2006 18,358 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 18,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 KHD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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