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BP03 DPF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

45,400 mi
Last recorded45,400 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 45,400 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 45,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 42,586 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 42,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 39,172 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 39,149 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 35,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,508 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 32,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 27,475 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in tread close to cords

Fail 17 May 2019 27,475 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in tread close to cords

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 26,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 22,251 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 22,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 20,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 18,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,718 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 16,793 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre cut in side well

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,793 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in side well

Pass 6 Apr 2013 16,012 miles

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall, not through to cord.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,651 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Dec 2008 10,620 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 10,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 8,623 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 6,739 miles

both front wiper blades splitting slightly

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 DPF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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