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BG03 PYY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 74,065 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 74,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,100 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 71,100 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 68,575 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,417 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,024 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered by grease

Fail 3 Aug 2017 66,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered by grease

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,535 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 64,535 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,057 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,615 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,959 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,961 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 51,935 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,291 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,250 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,050 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 PYY 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 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

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

Is BG03 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 PYY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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