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BG03 PBU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,508 mi
Last recorded66,508 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,508 miles

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)

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

both front tyres perashed / cracking

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,109 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,561 miles

all four tyres crazed & split

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,668 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,461 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 PBU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

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

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