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BG03 OZV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,504 mi
Last recorded61,504 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 61,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,914 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 55,342 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes dics and pads deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,342 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes dics and pads deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 49,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 May 2014 49,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,250 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 46,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 44,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 40,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 37,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,987 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,082 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 OZV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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