MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,326 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s front low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear heavily rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ALL BOOTS , BUSHES , BOOTS AND RUBBERS , PERISHED SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL EXPOSED BRAKE PIPE ENDS COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
Service brake excessively binding OFFSIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
ALL BOOTS , BUSHES , BOOTS AND RUBBERS , PERISHED SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS PADS LOW 3MM / N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL EXPOSED BRAKE PIPE ENDS COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS LIGHT CORROSION (3.5.1i)
front brake binding NEARSIDE (3.7.B.1)
WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS LIGHT CORROSION (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REARS 1MM (3.5.1g)
front brake binding NEARSIDE (3.7.B.1)
WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (3.5.1i)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bottom covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bottom covers fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BG03 OZM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 OZM, 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 OZM registered?
BG03 OZM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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