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BG03 PRZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,468 mi
Last recorded40,468 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 40,468 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 40,468 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position latch siezed oiled and freed off (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,131 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,618 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 35,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 35,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 32,410 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,328 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,003 miles

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

handbrake travel is high but not hitting stop

Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,971 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 10,971 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 PRZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PRZ, 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 PRZ registered?

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

Is BG03 PRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 PRZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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