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BG03 OYU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,262 mi
Last recorded77,262 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 77,262 miles

All prescribed areas underneath the vehicle have signs of surface rust and corrosion.

All suspension components have signs of corrosion.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system is deteriorated and corroded.

Service brakes (56%) and Parking brakes (17%) efficiency have only just met the requirements.

outer sills and inner sills and offside front arch protected in under sealant

Fail 14 Feb 2017 77,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/ arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Macstrut top area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All prescribed areas underneath the vehicle have signs of surface rust and corrosion.

All suspension components have signs of corrosion.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system is deteriorated and corroded.

Service brakes (56%) and Parking brakes (17%) efficiency have only just met the requirements.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 77,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted strut top area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All rear suspension components corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front All front suspension components corroded

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,087 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 72,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension parts corroded

front tyres has splits on sidewall

Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension parts corroded

front tyres has splits on sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,078 miles

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

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

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

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

suspention corroded

under side corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 58,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

under side of vehical corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 51,479 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

under side of vehical corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 409,111 miles

front & rear pads getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,526 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,337 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,800 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 OYU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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