MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake pads look low
n/s/f tyre cracking
n/s/f tyre inner & outer edges be low 1.6mm
n/s/r tyre cracking
n/s/r tyre inner & outer edges below 1.6mm
o/s/f tyre cracking
o/s/f tyre inner edge below 1.6mm
rear brake pads look low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front & both rear tyres are cracking between the tread pattern
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front & both rear tyres are cracking between the tread pattern
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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BU03 UEC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 BU03 UEC, 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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BU03 UEC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is BU03 UEC safe to buy?
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