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BG03 ODT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,892 mi
Last recorded105,892 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ODT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the front and rear suspension arms and suspension components are corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 102,807 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre to rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2012 97,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs are slightley corroded

exhaust system is corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2012 97,405 miles

both front brake discs are slightley corroded

exhaust system is corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,714 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 87,714 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

the power steering pipes are heavily corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 76,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,178 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 65,178 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 53,125 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,125 miles

Engine oil level low

Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 17,680 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 ODT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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