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BG03 OBC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,336 mi
Last recorded68,336 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,336 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,649 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,726 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,214 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills starting to corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,136 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,091 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,086 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 OBC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC registered?

BG03 OBC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BG03 OBC safe to buy?

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