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BG03 PSZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,864 mi
Last recorded100,864 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 100,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 100,857 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer flooring (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,436 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,154 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 76,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,950 miles

all suspension components ,mainly upper and lower wishbones effected by corrosion , repairs or renewal recommended

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,622 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 58,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,262 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,996 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 40,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 28,108 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,398 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,015 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,742 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 PSZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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