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BG03 PCZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,636 mi
Last recorded36,636 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 36,636 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 36,420 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 36,308 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 36,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 35,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 34,898 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,368 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,454 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,368 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,057 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,275 miles

cracks developing on nearside & offside front tyre treads

Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,656 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,528 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 10,708 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 4 Apr 2008 10,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,270 miles

nsf tyre getting low on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2006 5,768 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 PCZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 PCZ registered?

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

Is BG03 PCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 PCZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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