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BU03 UEC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,387 mi
Last recorded85,387 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 85,387 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,520 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 84,490 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,283 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 82,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 78,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,453 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,939 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 59,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,348 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2013 53,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,381 miles

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

o/s front & both rear tyres are cracking between the tread pattern

Fail 21 Aug 2012 47,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,544 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,281 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 26,939 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,147 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 25,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 21,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,494 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 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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What year was BU03 UEC registered?

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

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