MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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suspension corroded
Central heat exhaust shield loose
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central heat exhaust shield loose
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved phone cradle ()
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved phone cradle ()
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Little reserve travel on handbrake
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass, pad is worn extremely close to the limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Stud snapped on rear flange to silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Is detached. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Little reserve travel on handbrake
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass, pad is worn extremely close to the limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem leaking at base
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem leaking at base
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s & o/s front tyres cracked in tread,not showing cords
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)
Front And Rear Brake Discs Starting To Corrode
Nearside Rear 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 OZR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 OZR, 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 OZR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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