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BG03 OGW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,317 mi
Last recorded113,317 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 113,317 miles

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 27 Jun 2017 111,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jun 2017 111,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,439 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 104,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 99,229 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 99,200 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 87,500 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,809 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 79,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,220 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 62,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BR FLUID SLIGHTLY LOW==CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,974 miles

front brake pads very low

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,739 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 OGW 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 75%.

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

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