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BP03 DSZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,276 mi
Last recorded87,276 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 87,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner body under seals corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body under seals corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 83,839 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sill panels and floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 83,839 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sill panels and floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 82,364 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on the outer sidewall

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

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 82,364 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on the outer sidewall

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

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 81,650 miles

Nearside Rear sill, has corrosion.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear sill,has corrosion.

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts/scrapes.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four. ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 81,650 miles

Nearside Rear sill, has corrosion.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear sill,has corrosion.

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts/scrapes.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four. ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,411 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded T piece across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,170 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,984 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 68,984 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,735 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 63,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,093 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,200 miles

o/s sill rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,412 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 36,959 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,113 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 DSZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 DSZ, 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 DSZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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