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BG03 OWZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,100 mi
Last recorded67,100 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 67,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 62,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 58,728 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 58,728 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 May 2017 58,633 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 57,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 56,443 miles

o/s n/s sills corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 55,173 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 54,235 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 54,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2012 51,763 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 51,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,171 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,335 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 47,335 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,122 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 28,581 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2006 20,045 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 OWZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

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

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