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BP03 DSY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,010 mi
Last recorded84,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 84,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 83,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,789 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,135 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,663 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,441 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 25,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,335 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,559 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 DSY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DSY, 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 BP03 DSY registered?

BP03 DSY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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