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BG03 ODU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,846 miles

brake pipes have been greased

Fail 4 Oct 2018 87,846 miles

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

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,309 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,557 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 32,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,783 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,619 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 10,927 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 ODU 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 87.5%.

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 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 ODU, 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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What year was BG03 ODU registered?

BG03 ODU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BG03 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 ODU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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