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BG03 OXA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,046 mi
Last recorded78,046 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion underneath vehicle front and rear,axle,suspension,steering etc braking system,sills inner and outer corroded and blistered,poss requires spending next year

Fail 8 Aug 2017 78,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion underneath vehicle front and rear,axle,suspension,steering etc braking system,sills inner and outer corroded and blistered,poss requires spending next year

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,807 miles

corrosion underneath vehicle front and rear axle/suspension steering etc

Fail 7 Jul 2016 77,807 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion underneath vehicle front and rear axle/suspension steering etc

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,518 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear outer sill corrosion started

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion started

Fail 21 Jul 2015 77,518 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear outer sill corrosion started

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion started

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 77,509 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front washers not working

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,923 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 75,888 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 71,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 64,174 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 56,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 49,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 49,180 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,005 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OXA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OXA, 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 OXA registered?

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

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