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BS02 OWL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS02 OWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,242 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 69,212 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,467 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,695 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,826 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 66,221 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,947 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,281 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 62,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under wing anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under wing anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,955 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,495 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,239 miles

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

all brake disc's rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,467 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 48,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 48,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 43,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,102 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,449 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,397 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,627 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,862 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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BS02 OWL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BS02 OWL, 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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BS02 OWL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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