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BG52 WDA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,894 mi
Last recorded66,894 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,894 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Repair carried out to rear of both outer sills but unable to fully inspect

Fail 7 Oct 2024 66,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Repair carried out to rear of both outer sills but unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Sep 2023 66,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 66,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 65,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Fail 1 Sep 2022 65,891 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,299 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

all tyres perishing

rear axle lower mounting bushes rusted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 61,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

all tyres perishing

rear axle lower mounting bushes rusted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,441 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 60,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,921 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,566 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,041 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,075 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 50,075 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,037 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,103 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,471 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,656 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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BG52 WDA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BG52 WDA, 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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BG52 WDA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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