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BG03 PBY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,602 mi
Last recorded116,602 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 116,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 116,589 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower arch cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 109,313 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 107,282 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside to nearside pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is corroded but ok when tested with corrosion assessment tool.

Pass 19 May 2023 103,073 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 97,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 96,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 95,923 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 95,502 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion on inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion on outer sills offside and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 94,493 miles

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

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

surface corrosion at offside and nearside outersill

surface corrosion at offside front inner wing

Fail 19 May 2017 94,491 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

surface corrosion at offside and nearside outersill

surface corrosion at offside front inner wing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,492 miles

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,738 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 91,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,569 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 89,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,884 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 79,040 miles

Air bag light showing fault

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 79,040 miles

Air bag light showing fault

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 70,647 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,647 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,562 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 60,562 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,418 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 47,416 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 28,268 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 PBY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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