MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front lower wishbone corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front lower wishbone corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front both wishbones corroded
Nearside Rear both suspension arms corroded
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front both wishbones corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear both suspension arms corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front abs sensor bolt missing but sensor still secure
general underside corrosion
Offside Rear outer body sill getting corroded
vehicle underside getting corroded
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished and split (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in clip on chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear outer body sill getting corroded
vehicle underside getting corroded
Nearside Rear outer body sill getting corroded
brake hose ferules getting corroded
vehicle underside getting corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corroded behind anti roll bar and in front of sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished/cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken top coil (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer skin corroded (5.2.6)
underbody and all suspension components very corroded
lower body outer sills getting corroded
rear brake pads getting low
slight bind on nearside front brake
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
lower body outer sills getting corroded
rear brake pads getting low
slight bind on nearside front brake
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
heavy surface corrosion around front and rear suspension
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front wiper blade rubbers smearing screen slightly
slight corrosion under vehicle
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front wiper blade rubbers smearing screen slightly
slight corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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BG03 OGR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OGR, 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 OGR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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