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BL03 FYB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,104 mi
Last recorded101,104 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 101,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 101,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,399 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 100,399 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 97,638 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 97,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,446 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 93,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 93,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 89,358 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 89,358 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 85,205 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 79,217 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 69,365 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,524 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,432 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 FYB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL03 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

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

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