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BG03 ODF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,630 mi
Last recorded73,630 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2023 73,630 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,317 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 68,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 68,130 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,179 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,763 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 63,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2017 61,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing low and perished in tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill rusting , thin and crispy when pressed but no holes at time of test. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill rusting. thin and crispy when pressed but no holes at time of test. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 61,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing low and perished in tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill rusting , thin and crispy when pressed but no holes at time of test. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill rusting. thin and crispy when pressed but no holes at time of test. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately twisted , may compress on full lock turn (3.6.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,768 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 57,751 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,346 miles

all discs rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,666 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,902 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,533 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 ODF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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