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BG53 HTD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,569 mi
Last recorded111,569 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,097 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs slightly corroded

center exhaust box and rear joint slightly corroded

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 106,724 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

heavy corrossion on rear exhaust system

Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,724 miles

heavy corrossion on rear exhaust system

Pass 1 Dec 2012 102,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,857 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 85,376 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2009 79,278 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2008 69,452 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 59,511 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 50,113 miles

n/s wiper smears

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 HTD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HTD, 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 HTD registered?

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

Is BG53 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 HTD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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