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BG03 PZX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,000 mi
Last recorded57,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 57,000 miles

advised lowerd

Pass 16 Jun 2025 56,400 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,881 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,967 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 47,147 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,780 miles

Both subframes have slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,922 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2014 38,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,173 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 33,173 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 31,584 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,579 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 8,289 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 PZX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 PZX registered?

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

Is BG03 PZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 PZX shows 18 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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