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BJ03 FDL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,502 mi
Last recorded78,502 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,502 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 78,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 74,164 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated A B S sensor wire damaged (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2024 74,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched ON FULL LOCK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated A B S sensor wire damaged (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint missing a split pin

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 70,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 67,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front chassis rail outer face corroded but not excessively

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

engine management light on dash

engine under tray fitted cant see front chassis rails lower or inner faces

slight exhaust blow/leak from mid section

Fail 8 Apr 2022 67,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front chassis rail outer face corroded but not excessively

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

engine management light on dash

engine under tray fitted cant see front chassis rails lower or inner faces

slight exhaust blow/leak from mid section

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,280 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 56,361 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 53,932 miles

several suspension areas corroded

under tray loose

Pass 22 Apr 2018 50,162 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 50,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 48,156 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,463 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight brake bind offside rear

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 46,447 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight brake bind offside rear

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,312 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,845 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 45,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,153 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,295 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,787 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 41,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,869 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,773 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,486 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 31,486 miles

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

adv front brake pads worn low.....

strongly adv nearside front tyre worn low to limits.........

Pass 6 May 2006 26,398 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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BJ03 FDL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ03 FDL, 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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BJ03 FDL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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