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BG53 KAZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,212 mi
Last recorded35,212 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,212 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 35,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 35,056 miles

under body coved in underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2015 35,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 33,911 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 33,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,896 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Fail 5 Sep 2012 29,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

earth strap broken at rear diff

front fogs inop

rear discs are scored and pitted

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 23,545 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,197 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 18,443 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,629 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 KAZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KAZ, 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 KAZ registered?

BG53 KAZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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