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BU03 UEB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,785 mi
Last recorded97,785 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 97,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 97,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 95,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 90,917 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 90,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 79,774 miles

General corrosion of vehicle

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 78,474 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,420 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 74,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,100 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill has cracked paint and deteriorated

front axle corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,866 miles

n/s sill corroded exhaust corroded

under side of car corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 71,862 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

n/s sill corroded exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,649 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,642 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 67,903 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 63,238 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,238 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,934 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,599 miles

**Near side front tyre worn to legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm**

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 21 Apr 2010 46,177 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,686 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,122 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 25,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,015 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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BU03 UEB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU03 UEB, 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 BU03 UEB registered?

BU03 UEB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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