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BP52 OFZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,282 mi
Last recorded61,282 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 OFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,282 miles

(X8 Wishbones corrosion) ALL FRONT AND REAR UPPER AND LOWER WISHBONES CORRODED

Fail 5 Aug 2016 61,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,948 miles

Hazard switch lose

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 56,948 miles

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

Hazard switch lose

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,465 miles

offside,nearside front and rear wishbones corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 53,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside,nearside front and rear wishbones corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,263 miles

corrosion to front asnd rear suspension

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,001 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,008 miles

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

front andrear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,096 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,675 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,089 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,089 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,448 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,588 miles

all four tyres getting low 2mm

osf nsf brake discs slightly worn inside edges

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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BP52 OFZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP52 OFZ, 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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BP52 OFZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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