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BG03 RBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,644 mi
Last recorded64,644 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,644 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Deep corrosion to all suspension components

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,104 miles

All suspension bushes are age cracking

Corrosion to sub-frames and suspension components

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 64,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All suspension bushes are age cracking

Corrosion to sub-frames and suspension components

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,769 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 62,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,910 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,905 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension rusty

service brake only just meets min requirements

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,037 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 56,037 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,729 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

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

both front wishbone arms corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,940 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 49,940 miles

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

all four tyres are perished/cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,914 miles

both side outer sills at rear corroded

engine lamp on

rear tyres are perished in treads

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,431 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces poor

Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,162 miles

nearside rear brake is noisey

Fail 15 Jan 2010 31,162 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear brake is noisey

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,103 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 19,100 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,077 miles

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,023 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 RBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RBV, 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 RBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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