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BG03 OLK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

140,426 mi
Last recorded140,426 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 140,426 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2018 140,425 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 150*/30 (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2017 135,470 miles

Aftermarket parts fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Hole in chassis, not caused by corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Nov 2017 135,470 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Antiroll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Aftermarket parts fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Hole in chassis, not caused by corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2016 131,361 miles

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

general rust underside

slight rust on both front chassis legs

Fail 15 Oct 2016 131,361 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0/78 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smeary (8.2.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing 2x on each wheel (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

general rust underside

slight rust on both front chassis legs

Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,352 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis leg

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

Offside Front chassis leg

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 128,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired wiring insecure (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt broken on U clamp (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 181/95 (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front chassis leg

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

Offside Front chassis leg

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 120,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 120,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,994 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 103,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 94,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 94,017 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,914 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers starting to smear.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 85,762 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 74,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 74,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,042 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 43,333 miles

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

Front brake disc inner faces corroded, slight corrosion rear brake discs.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,333 miles

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

Front brake disc inner faces corroded, slight corrosion rear brake discs.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2006 24,926 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 OLK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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