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BG03 POJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,984 mi
Last recorded59,984 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 POJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 59,984 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 59,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded and holed at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded and holed at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs pitted corroded and deteriorating on brake surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad aprox 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to rear os flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitting and starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 59,360 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad aprox 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to rear os flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitting and starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 58,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,958 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 55,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both front tyres badly cracking within tread pattern

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,844 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 53,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,061 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 50,061 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,638 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,513 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,317 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,012 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,790 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 POJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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