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BG53 KYV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,119 mi
Last recorded63,119 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,119 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 63,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,240 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,441 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 58,010 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition,front brake discs poor on inside faces,evidence of leak at o/s/r brake calliper no leak evident?

Pass 8 May 2012 53,278 miles

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

n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 49,408 miles

Long travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,098 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 45,098 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2009 37,556 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 37,555 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 31,627 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,854 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 KYV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KYV, 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 KYV registered?

BG53 KYV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is BG53 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 KYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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