CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG03 OLH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,260 mi
Last recorded53,260 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 53,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 50,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 47,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,231 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 41,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 39,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,530 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,436 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,634 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 30,845 miles

front brake pads low,front discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,449 miles

front discs inner faces corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,990 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

tyres getting near limit

Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,934 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,005 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG03 OLH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG03 OLH?

You can check the full history of BG03 OLH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG03 OLH registered?

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

Is BG03 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 OLH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG03 OLH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG03 OLH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.