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BG03 PCU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,285 mi
Last recorded126,285 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 126,285 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2025 125,868 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,773 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 120,773 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 119,404 miles

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))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 119,399 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 117,808 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 117,807 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,420 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 114,888 miles

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 114,888 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 109,818 miles

NS and OS rear outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2017 105,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,148 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 92,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,826 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,065 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,257 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,449 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,489 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 41,489 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,439 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,920 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,368 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 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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