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BG03 OYS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,564 mi
Last recorded109,564 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 109,564 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 109,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch sill (6.1.A.1)

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

under side of the car corrosion eg syspension exhaust system

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,195 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 92,751 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,407 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 76,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,249 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 49,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,278 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,246 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 OYS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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