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BG03 PYZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

85,390 mi
Last recorded85,390 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 85,390 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/F AND N/S/ F JACKING POINT FRONT FLOOR AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG CORRODED NEAR ANTI ROLL BAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER OUTER SILL AND SILL RISER AND FLOOR TO SILL FRONT JACK POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG CORRODED NEAR ANTI ROLL BAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER OUTER SILL AND SILL RISER AND FLOOR TO SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER AND LOWER RUBBERS SPLIT AND PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDER SIDE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 8 Aug 2023 82,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 82,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,339 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 76,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt not done up (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 76,630 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,619 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 75,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel

Fail 14 Aug 2019 72,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,489 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under front wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s and n/s front chassis salt corrosion under front wings

some suspension moving parts rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2017 62,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

All suspension arms lightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure tightened bolts (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

lambda sensor bracket insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,993 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 59,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,732 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing panel

Fail 16 Mar 2016 59,732 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing panel

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,814 miles

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

slight corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Fail 18 Mar 2015 58,814 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,467 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to outer sills

some surface corrosion to offside rear chassis

surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to outer sills

some surface corrosion to offside rear chassis

surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,006 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,761 miles

both front discs inner faces corroded

some corrosion in underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 2 Mar 2012 46,761 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front discs inner faces corroded

some corrosion in underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,876 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,547 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,770 miles

all four road tyres have treads starting to crack

nearside and offside front brake discs starting to corrode inner faces.

Pass 5 May 2006 11,124 miles

all four tyres perishing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake travel slightly long

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 PYZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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

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