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BG03 OZR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,960 mi
Last recorded91,960 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 91,960 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 81,569 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 81,569 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,848 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 71,848 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,092 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,504 miles

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 62,464 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,185 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 56,185 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,065 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 55,065 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,868 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,738 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 48,738 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,308 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,651 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,211 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,211 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 37,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,365 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,342 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 34,342 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,787 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,936 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,277 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,241 miles

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)

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 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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