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BG03 PBF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,358 mi
Last recorded64,358 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,145 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,057 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 50,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,224 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,981 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,321 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,056 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 PBF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 PBF registered?

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

Is BG03 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 PBF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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