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BG03 PZP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,891 mi
Last recorded27,891 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 27,891 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 27,368 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 27,362 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 25,735 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 24,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s lower bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side walls age 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side walls and treads very poor condition age 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side walls poor condition age2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side walls and treads very poor condition age 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general suspension front and rear corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 24,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s lower bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side walls age 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side walls and treads very poor condition age 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side walls poor condition age2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side walls and treads very poor condition age 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general suspension front and rear corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 23,822 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,567 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 22,988 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,019 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 22,019 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,891 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,477 miles

offside & rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,296 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,990 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 18,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,291 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,118 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,798 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 13,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PZP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 PZP, 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 PZP registered?

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

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