MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour both (1.7.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake discs worn
rear brakes slightly binding
rear lower sills slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake discs/pads worn
rear brakes slightly binding
rear lower sills slightly corroded
o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
Bolt missing from undertray.
N/S/R coil spring corroded.
O/S/R coil spring corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Bolt missing from undertray.
N/S/R coil spring corroded.
O/S/R coil spring corroded.
some damage to n/s/r outer sill.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
some damage to n/s/r outer sill.
nail in o/s/r tyre
rear number plate starting to seperate
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK03 UBJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 BK03 UBJ, 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 BK03 UBJ registered?
BK03 UBJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.
Is BK03 UBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK03 UBJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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