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BG03 OZC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,012 miles

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

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

both front lower wings slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,453 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,328 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)

Rear section of offside sill has been repaired with body filler.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,866 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 45,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,771 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,226 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,228 miles

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

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 OZC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OZC, 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 OZC registered?

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

Is BG03 OZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 OZC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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