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BG03 ODN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,910 mi
Last recorded108,910 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ODN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 108,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,345 miles

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ~+ lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nr suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened +lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened +lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened +lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nr suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 95,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ~+ lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nr suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened +lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened +lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened +lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nr suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2017 91,593 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2016 88,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 88,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,684 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroding

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

Offside outer sill corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2015 82,439 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroding

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

Offside outer sill corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,223 miles

one jet only on offside washer

to the offside rear brake pipe corroding accross axle

Fail 17 Mar 2014 76,223 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)

one jet only on offside washer

to the offside rear brake pipe corroding accross axle

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,976 miles

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

front brake discs wareing unevenly

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s/r tyre wareing unevenly on outer edge

rear brake discs wareing unevenly

Fail 25 Mar 2013 64,976 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front brake discs wareing unevenly

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s/r tyre wareing unevenly on outer edge

rear brake discs wareing unevenly

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,516 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,159 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,846 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 38,639 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,077 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 24,574 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 ODN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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