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BG03 OKW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,319 mi
Last recorded98,319 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,319 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,231 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s floor pan outer sill starting to corrode

slight play to o/s/f anti roll bar

Fail 28 Feb 2020 92,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s floor pan outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play to o/s/f anti roll bar

Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,754 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 75,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,561 miles

heavy undersill to underside

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,797 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,797 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

general signs of underbody surface corrossion showing

general surface corrossion showing to front and rear subframes and suspension

Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,007 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,583 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 67,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,486 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 65,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,184 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear discs corroded

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,952 miles

front and rear supension components and associated mountings are all showing varying degrees of surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,806 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 34,960 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,620 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 OKW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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