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BG03 OZN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,214 mi
Last recorded23,214 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 23,214 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 23,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 23,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,404 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 22,404 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,750 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 21,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,519 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,858 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 17,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 15,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,581 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,392 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 8,039 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight cracks along tread on all 4 tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight cracks along tread on all 4 tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,641 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 OZN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OZN, 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 OZN registered?

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

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