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BG03 OGR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,957 mi
Last recorded121,957 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 121,957 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 121,957 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 117,871 miles

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

Nearside Front abs sensor bolt missing but sensor still secure

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 May 2017 105,447 miles

Offside Rear outer body sill getting corroded

vehicle underside getting corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 105,444 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 104,138 miles

Nearside Rear outer body sill getting corroded

brake hose ferules getting corroded

vehicle underside getting corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,428 miles

lower body outer sills getting corroded

rear brake pads getting low

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 17 Apr 2015 103,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,172 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 101,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,174 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion around front and rear suspension

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 83,758 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 83,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 72,209 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,620 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 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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