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BG03 OZD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

85,026 mi
Last recorded85,026 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 85,026 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Holed Under Battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Subframe / Suspension Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Springs Corroded

Rear Subframe / Suspension Corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,677 miles

All Suspension Corroded

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

Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,425 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 77,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,784 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 70,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,026 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake caliper has damp patch which should be checked for leaks

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 64,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake caliper has damp patch which should be checked for leaks

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 60,367 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 58,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,888 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge close to legal limit & should be changed

nearside rear tyre starting to split inner wall

Fail 10 Apr 2015 56,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge close to legal limit & should be changed

nearside rear tyre starting to split inner wall

Fail 6 Mar 2014 54,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,109 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cover damaged

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,106 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s mirror cover damaged

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 49,831 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake juddering

o/s/f disc pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,831 miles

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

o/s/f brake juddering

o/s/f disc pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,896 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 44,896 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,084 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 41,084 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,521 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 37,521 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,319 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,256 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 OZD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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

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