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BL03 FYA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,172 mi
Last recorded50,172 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 50,172 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 51,026 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 43,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear n/s tyre getting close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 39,632 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,623 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,335 miles

inner surface of all discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,597 miles

inner surface of front discs slightly pitted on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,263 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 10 Jul 2010 29,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,522 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 24,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 23,391 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 16,250 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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BL03 FYA 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 87.5%.

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 BL03 FYA, 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 BL03 FYA registered?

BL03 FYA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BL03 FYA safe to buy?

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