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BJ53 UXO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,097 mi
Last recorded117,097 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2017 117,097 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 106,555 miles

the under side is very dirty and rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,075 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

the underside of said vehicle is very dirty!

very slight front brake imbalance

Fail 25 Sep 2013 79,501 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,501 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sills corroded at rear

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,610 miles

front brake discs corroding on inside

parking brake long

Fail 3 Oct 2011 61,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs corroding on inside

o/s rear tyre close to makers wear bars

parking brake long

Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,058 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,815 miles

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 5 Feb 2009 39,815 miles

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

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

front wheel alignment appears to require adjustment

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,645 miles

both front brake disc inner faces starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 6,007 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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BJ53 UXO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 UXO, 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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BJ53 UXO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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