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BJ03 FFK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,345 mi
Last recorded85,345 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 85,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 83,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,228 miles

All over body corrosion

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,923 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 70,021 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,486 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 67,486 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,405 miles

heavy application of grease on many under body components including brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,708 miles

both outer rear sill badly rusted (outside of seatbelt prescribed area)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 58,415 miles

both rear outer sills badly rusted (but just outside seat belt prescribed area,and no where near suspension).

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,762 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,762 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,561 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,405 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 41,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,680 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 FFK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BJ03 FFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 FFK registered?

BJ03 FFK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 FFK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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