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BG03 ODE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,882 mi
Last recorded21,882 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ODE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,693 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 19,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,984 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 18,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,986 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,227 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,615 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,959 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 8,687 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 ODE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

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

Is BG03 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 ODE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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