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BG03 OLC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 87,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,159 miles

Rear tyres slightly stretched on rims

corrosion starting in nsf/osf inner wings

parking brake readings are on 16%,minimum for the mot is 16%.

vehicle has been under sealed underneath,also has been lowered.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,246 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,489 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 67,461 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 63,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,600 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,233 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,800 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,519 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,402 miles

both front brake discs corroded on brake surface

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

exhaust corroded in places

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 OLC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OLC, 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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What year was BG03 OLC registered?

BG03 OLC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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