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BIG 3814

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,685 mi
Last recorded126,685 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3814
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 126,685 miles

General underbody corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 126,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 124,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 121,220 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 121,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 121,005 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 117,818 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 116,594 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,300 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 111,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 105,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 105,616 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 105,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 105,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,590 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 105,063 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 102,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,079 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 98,294 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 94,673 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 92,296 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 90,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 87,119 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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BIG 3814 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BIG 3814, 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 BIG 3814 registered?

BIG 3814 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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