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BG03 OLJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,097 mi
Last recorded76,097 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2021 76,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 68,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 63,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,819 miles

covers on sills inner and outter both sides .offsides rear tyre low.

under tray fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,204 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 52,165 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,564 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,828 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,153 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear discs and pads very poor advise attention to all brakes.

wipers poor.both outer sills slight corrosion.damage o/s outer sill.steering pipes corroded.long handbrake travel.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,563 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,752 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,208 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 OLJ 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 100%.

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

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