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BG03 PZJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,256 mi
Last recorded108,256 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 108,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,929 miles

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

SOUNDS LIKE THE SILLS ARE FULL OF WATER

Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,382 miles

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

Offside Front slight bind

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 102,003 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,116 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 101,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f panel damage

Pass 19 Aug 2013 92,055 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2013 92,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,705 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011
Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,851 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,848 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,065 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 PZJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PZJ, 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 PZJ registered?

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

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