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BG53 HLH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,794 mi
Last recorded62,794 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower & upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower & upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion noted to front & rear suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,099 miles

corrosion noted on front & rear suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2017 61,095 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

corrosion noted on front & rear suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2016 59,176 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion noted on front & rear suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2016 59,176 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion noted on front & rear suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2015 55,583 miles

slight corrosion to inner sills and inner wheel arches

Fail 15 May 2015 55,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to inner sills and inner wheel arches

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,429 miles

rear of both outer sills corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,159 miles

front brake discs badly corroded - recommend replacement

front brake pads seem low

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,722 miles

both front brake discs corroded & pitted - just acceptable

exhaust corroding

general surface corrosion on suspension components

power steering pipes corroding

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 HLH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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