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BG03 OZX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,784 mi
Last recorded93,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 93,784 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 93,782 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 85,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 81,736 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 81,736 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 79,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear floor to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear floor to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 78,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,310 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,630 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 73,622 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,536 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 69,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,993 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s rear tyres are worn 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,803 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 52,803 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 44,083 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 44,083 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 38,235 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,535 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,698 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 21,540 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 OZX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OZX, 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 OZX registered?

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

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