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BG53 GLF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,190 mi
Last recorded76,190 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 76,190 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms etc corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms etc corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 74,169 miles

Front and rear suspension components have corrosion starting

Pass 25 May 2022 74,004 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced serious (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 72,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 72,364 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,533 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 63,318 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 63,318 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 56,845 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front dics's corroded

rear disc's corroded

surface rust on o/s/f chassis

surface rust on the n/s/f chassis

Fail 1 May 2015 56,845 miles

surface rust on the n/s/f chassis

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front dics's corroded

rear disc's corroded

surface rust on o/s/f chassis

Pass 23 May 2014 51,884 miles

Both front tyres bolding on outer edges

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,101 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,826 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 17,609 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,362 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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BG53 GLF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 BG53 GLF, 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 BG53 GLF registered?

BG53 GLF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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