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BN03 HLG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,676 mi
Last recorded93,676 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 93,676 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 93,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 86,234 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded / holed outwith prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 86,234 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator holed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded / holed outwith prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pipes going into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,213 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

front/rear brake disc worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jun 2021 84,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension arms corroded

front/rear brake disc worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2020 82,861 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 82,861 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and tail pies at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,069 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 81,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,785 miles

suspension arms corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,819 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 74,819 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,611 miles

engine splash guard insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,062 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise rear discs and pads

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,384 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 58,384 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front discs and pads

Pass 10 May 2012 53,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs and pads

Fail 10 May 2012 53,605 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs and pads

Pass 20 May 2011 49,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 43,352 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,227 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,930 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 13,382 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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BN03 HLG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN03 HLG, 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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BN03 HLG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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