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BG03 PPK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,469 mi
Last recorded119,469 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2025 119,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 119,029 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 112,326 miles

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

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 103,247 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 103,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 95,232 miles

the nsf and osf brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,260 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 87,245 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,819 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,555 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,513 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 PPK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PPK, 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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What year was BG03 PPK registered?

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

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