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BG03 PBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,033 mi
Last recorded84,033 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 84,033 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split but still clears screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split but still clears screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 80,475 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 77,169 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 73,049 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 65,479 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,358 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 65,174 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer outer sill area rusty

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 May 2019 65,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired fibreglass repair carried out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer outer sill area rusty

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2018 64,489 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front brakes wearing low

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

knocking/rattling noise from around catalytic converter

Pass 20 May 2017 60,237 miles

Front light corrosion on front suspension arms

Pass 27 May 2016 54,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 49,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 44,250 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 41,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 39,630 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 37,552 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,552 miles

nearside wiper juddering

rear of offside sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2009 33,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 29,914 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 29,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Advise= offside rear tyer worn close to minimum legal limit.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,135 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)

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 PBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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