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BG03 ODR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,317 mi
Last recorded95,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 95,317 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 95,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front all front suspension quite heavily corroded

Rear All rear suspension quite corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 94,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 94,644 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2023 94,003 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 93,996 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,749 miles

Offside Front Inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight high travel to handbrake

Pass 6 Apr 2021 92,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nsf and osf inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 91,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,329 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 90,326 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s/r outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 88,078 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,461 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,318 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 84,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,285 miles

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

o/s and n/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 77,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 71,041 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,367 miles

Rear brake pads & discs wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,585 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,966 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,823 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 ODR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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