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BG03 PRX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,634 mi
Last recorded82,634 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 82,634 miles

Outer Slightly worn

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,371 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,233 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 79,233 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,217 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded but not leaking

nearside front tyre slightly scrubbed inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,532 miles

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,624 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,854 miles

n/s/f ttyre wearing low / close to limit outer tread 195/50/15v

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,513 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 37,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,654 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 PRX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PRX, 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 PRX registered?

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

Is BG03 PRX safe to buy?

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