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BG03 OZM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,326 mi
Last recorded69,326 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,917 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 62,914 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 62,880 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,291 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 60,291 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 52,342 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2018 52,342 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2018 52,281 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2017 107,048 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 47,511 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2016 42,333 miles

bottom covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 42,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,376 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 41,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,756 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,603 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 36,603 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,483 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,035 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 22,285 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,357 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,941 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 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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