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BG03 PZZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,360 mi
Last recorded104,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 104,360 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 104,360 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

age related surface rust

Pass 16 May 2023 99,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 98,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 97,852 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 96,676 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 94,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,140 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 89,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,913 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,445 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,175 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 5 Apr 2013 61,298 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,872 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,481 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,272 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,342 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 PZZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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