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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear underside covered in surface corrosion
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner rear arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner rear arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear underside corroded
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))
Rear underside corroded
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower front wing rear lower beside scill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower front wing rear lower beside scill corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both no plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower front wing rear lower beside scill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower front wing rear lower beside scill corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
NS and OS rear outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill corroding
Offside Rear Inner and outer sill corroding
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill corroding
Offside Rear Inner and outer sill corroding
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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BG03 PCU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PCU, 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 PCU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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