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BG03 OXK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,702 mi
Last recorded72,702 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,702 miles

Underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 68,821 miles

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 3 May 2024 65,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 1 May 2024 65,377 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 20 Feb 2023 63,004 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,825 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,020 miles

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

sills corroded slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2019 56,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

sills corroded slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,975 miles

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

Offside sill in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2018 51,975 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside sill in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,376 miles

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

Sills corroded slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,375 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Sills corroded slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,690 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside & Nearside sill in poor condition.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,419 miles

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

both rear sills corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 39,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear sills corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,134 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,066 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,648 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 OXK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

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

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