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BP03 DOU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,376 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 81,376 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,401 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,172 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 75,172 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,051 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 71,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,218 miles

Advise front and rear brake pads low

Fail 31 Jul 2017 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise front and rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,556 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,520 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,298 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,874 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut on sidewall not in excess of the requirements not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,409 miles

N/s/f alloy damaged.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 24,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,512 miles

all tyres cracking

nsf tyre on limit

Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,561 miles

near side wiper blade splitting

slight cut in near side front tyre side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,640 miles

near side front tyre has slight cut in outer side wall

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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BP03 DOU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP03 DOU, 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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BP03 DOU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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