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BG03 OLN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

73,251 mi
Last recorded73,251 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 73,251 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 73,251 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken is broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All are perishing 195/50R15 86V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 69,254 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,565 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 65,565 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,126 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 both sides lower ball joint boot heavily perished/splitting. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 both sides boots perishing/splitting. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Limited hand brake reserve travel remaining.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 58,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail belt snapped. (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 both sides lower ball joint boot heavily perished/splitting. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 both sides boots perishing/splitting. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Limited hand brake reserve travel remaining.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 55,521 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer seal excessively corroded yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower x2 both sides lower ball joint boots perishing/splitting

Front x2 both sides steering track-rod end boots perishing

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 52,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 49,813 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 49,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 46,279 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 44,047 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2012 33,760 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,021 miles

front pads 60% worn

Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,021 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads 60% worn

Pass 21 May 2010 26,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 23,453 miles

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

front tyres perished inbetween tread

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,816 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,314 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 OLN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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