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BK03 UBM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

75,129 mi
Last recorded75,129 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underbody undersealed

nearside and offside inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2024 74,905 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 74,287 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 9 May 2022 73,969 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 73,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 73,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,163 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 73,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,462 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 71,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,897 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 68,897 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,511 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 64,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,128 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,988 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,410 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,825 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 40,815 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,498 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 39,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,925 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 36,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,848 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 33,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

front brake disc's corroded on inner face badly

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm 195/50/15

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,723 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 29,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,151 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 UBM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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