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BG03 PZC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,224 mi
Last recorded96,224 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 96,224 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lenses slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill areas have visible surface corrosion (has been previously weld repaired) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible surface corrosion to rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened visible surface corrosion to various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,218 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

rear coils corroded

slight corrosion both front inner sills

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 6 Apr 2021 82,218 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

rear coils corroded

slight corrosion both front inner sills

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,740 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,189 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 64,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

battery tray (boot floor) corroded but not excessive enough to affect strength

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,639 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded (not blowing)

near side and off side inner and outer sills slighty corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 62,639 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded (not blowing)

near side and off side inner and outer sills slighty corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,825 miles

corrosion showing to rear sills

corrosion showing to suspension components

slight bind from rear brakes

Fail 15 Mar 2017 60,825 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion showing to rear sills

corrosion showing to suspension components

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,249 miles

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2016 59,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,968 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,850 miles

Nearside and offside rear body sills showing signs of corrosion

Rear exhaust silensor joint showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,814 miles

exhaust back section corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,603 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,971 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2010 47,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,142 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,067 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 PZC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

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

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