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BK03 UBJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,452 mi
Last recorded89,452 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 93,373 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,921 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 81,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,293 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,699 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2012 55,683 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,144 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,160 miles

Bolt missing from undertray.

N/S/R coil spring corroded.

O/S/R coil spring corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 34,160 miles

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.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,692 miles

some damage to n/s/r outer sill.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,690 miles

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.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,405 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,795 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,669 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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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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BK03 UBJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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