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BG03 ODL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,740 mi
Last recorded80,740 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ODL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 80,740 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,569 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 70,087 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 70,087 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,176 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 65,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,358 miles

offside sill at rear badly corroded and soft

Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,237 miles

offside outer sill at rear corroded and soft

suspension items are corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 54,200 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

offside outer sill at rear corroded and soft

suspension items are corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,945 miles

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to sill

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to sill

Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,972 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,168 miles

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

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

both outer sills slightly corroded at rear

Pass 5 Jan 2013 45,827 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,307 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs pitted on inner side

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,477 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 34,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,761 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,248 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 ODL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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