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BG03 OXH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,620 mi
Last recorded88,620 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,620 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,793 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

headlamp lenses hazy

sills corroded

underside & suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 82,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 80,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 77,424 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 76,018 miles

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 76,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,428 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,909 miles

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 65,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,248 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 61,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,820 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,649 miles

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

Suspension and under body very rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,981 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,031 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,869 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,139 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 25,139 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2006 10,560 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 OXH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

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

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