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BP03 DSE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,255 mi
Last recorded104,255 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 104,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER SILLS/FLOORS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 102,052 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 90,498 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 90,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EML light on

Front Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

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

Nearside Rear brake pads in poor condition

Nearside Rear hand brake and foot brake efficiency poor

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

Offside Rear brake pads in poor condition

Offside Rear hand brake and foot brake efficiency poor

rear silencer support bracket in poor condition (rusty)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 89,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake pads in poor condition

Nearside Rear hand brake and foot brake efficiency poor

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake pads in poor condition

Offside Rear hand brake and foot brake efficiency poor

rear silencer support bracket in poor condition (rusty)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber is soft

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in it

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

Offside Rear shock absorber is soft

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system very rusty

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2015 87,752 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber very soft

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in tread

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

Offside Rear shock absorber very soft

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system very rusty

front heat shield insecure

main chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,851 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake discs corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front & rear brake discs very corroded

front wheel bearings not checked

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,594 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,518 miles

high line brake light not working unable to see if it is connected

Fail 19 Dec 2011 74,518 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

high line brake light not working unable to see if it is connected

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,008 miles

both front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre getiing close to limit

Fail 17 Dec 2010 68,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake pads getting low

both rear brake discs heavily scored and pitted

nearside front tyre getiing close to limit

Pass 19 Dec 2009 60,980 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 60,980 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 51,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,148 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,864 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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BP03 DSE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DSE, 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 DSE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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