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BG53 GRZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,595 mi
Last recorded61,595 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 61,595 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,454 miles

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

various areas heavily undersealed

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,571 miles

n/s and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,009 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,990 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 48,947 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 47,618 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 46,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 41,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,738 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,671 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,126 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 GRZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GRZ, 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 GRZ registered?

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

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