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BG03 OKZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,476 mi
Last recorded120,476 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,154 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 97,145 miles

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 18 Mar 2014 97,145 miles

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

offside rear brake binding

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,103 miles

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 81,097 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,969 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 75,892 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,234 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,178 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 OKZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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