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BG03 PPV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,512 mi
Last recorded80,512 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 80,512 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 80,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,946 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 78,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength edge of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 76,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and signs of deterioration on rear system (6.1.2 (a))

signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2023 75,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion on floor and chassis areas

Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,418 miles

signs of corrosion on offside and nearside sills

Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,408 miles

signs of corrosion on offside and nearside rear sill areas

Fail 26 Nov 2020 71,406 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

signs of corrosion on offside and nearside rear sill areas

Pass 2 May 2019 68,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,168 miles

o/s h/brake low

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished

o/s/r parking brake requires attention

slight corrosion on n/s sill

slight corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 9 Apr 2016 85,398 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

all shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,913 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 53,913 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 50,590 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,823 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 44,688 miles

cam belt ?

Pass 10 May 2011 43,826 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 42,424 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,813 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 37,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 37,483 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 35,194 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Corrosion throughout underside

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Slight corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 11 May 2007 33,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,325 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 PPV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 PPV, 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 PPV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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