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BG03 OGS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,645 mi
Last recorded92,645 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 92,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,182 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 90,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 90,008 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle excessively lowered, Decelerometer brake test carried out.

Pass 16 Nov 2019 61,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 49,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded.

Under body heavily under sealed.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 23 Nov 2018 49,120 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded.

Under body heavily under sealed.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 41,716 miles

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2017 41,706 miles

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

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,485 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 40,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,200 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 38,200 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,611 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,815 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 33,212 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 33,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,821 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,967 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 17,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,649 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OGS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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