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BG03 OZK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,886 mi
Last recorded108,886 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 108,886 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 106,152 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,768 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure both sides near chassis (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both sides brake discs backing plate rusted

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides brake discs backing plate rusted

exhaust system rusted

fuel tank rusted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 103,768 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to inner side sill rusted and holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering both side front chassis rails by top suspension (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering both sides chassis rails by brake hose (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure both sides near chassis (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both sides brake discs backing plate rusted

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong way (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides brake discs backing plate rusted

exhaust system rusted

fuel tank rusted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 103,767 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe from hose to servo corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 99,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe from hose to servo corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,611 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,608 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,577 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 93,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill large hole (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear has a slight bind not detected on rbt

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

under vehicle has many areas of corrosion that will need attention for next test

Pass 7 May 2014 86,204 miles

Both rear brake discs worn and pitted.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 86,138 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear brake discs worn and pitted.

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,627 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 81,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on all brake discs(vehicle been standing)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 77,015 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 67,610 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,928 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 54,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,355 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 28,886 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 28,886 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,140 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 OZK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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