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BG03 PDU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,281 mi
Last recorded85,281 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,281 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,821 miles

Engine Management light shows fault

General corrosion to underside

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,837 miles

rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

front brakes slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

front brakes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 77,172 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,409 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre has cut to inner wall but not deep enough for RFR

nearside rear tyre has cut to inner wall but not deep enough for RFR

offside front tyre has cut to inner wall but not deep enough for RFR

Fail 8 Mar 2012 69,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre has cut to inner wall but not deep enough for RFR

nearside rear tyre has cut to inner wall but not deep enough for RFR

offside front tyre has cut to inner wall but not deep enough for RFR

Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,410 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 58,098 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,950 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 48,949 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,164 miles

**strong advise** front brake pads very near limit of1.5mm thickness

both rear tyres at 2mm tread depth

n/s/f tyre on 2mm tread depth

Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,901 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 27,608 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 PDU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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