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BG03 OYT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,936 mi
Last recorded64,936 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 64,936 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 59,993 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Also near anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking Rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,448 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 57,447 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bumper bracket (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle suspension, floor and inner sills

Fail 4 Apr 2019 51,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle suspension, floor and inner sills

Pass 1 May 2018 50,739 miles

Corrosion on front & rear suspension components

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Under bonnet (2.3.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion on front & rear suspension components

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Under bonnet (2.3.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 50,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,600 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,675 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,969 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 11,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 10,702 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 9,958 miles

slight cracks in offside rear tyre tread pattern

Pass 20 Mar 2007 8,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 5,731 miles

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

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 OYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

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

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