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BG03 PCF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,018 mi
Last recorded42,018 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 42,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 40,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 38,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 38,153 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,349 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 37,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,259 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,985 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,417 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 36,417 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,183 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r sill corrosion

o/s/r sill corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,895 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,981 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,399 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 PCF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

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

Is BG03 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 PCF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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