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BG53 HTC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,348 mi
Last recorded85,348 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 85,348 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 85,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Driver footwell as marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 84,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded away.

Offside Front Lower wing corroded away.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 84,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At rear silencer flange joint and silencer box in front of crossmember (weld cracked.) (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded away.

Offside Front Lower wing corroded away.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,375 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Lower wing corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Lower wing corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip repair. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 82,539 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 82,539 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,380 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 80,380 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,778 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,115 miles

Both rear sills rusty.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 72,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear sills rusty.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,040 miles

O/S/R tyre mishapen.

Slight corrosion at N/S/R sill end.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre mishapen.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion at N/S/R sill end.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,156 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,041 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,222 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 38,222 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,659 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)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 24,659 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 21,607 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 17,395 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 HTC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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