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BW03 EFL

2003 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

88,475 mi
Last recorded88,475 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX589,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 88,475 miles

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 14 Jun 2025 87,849 miles

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 4 Jun 2025 87,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,301 miles

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 6 Jun 2024 85,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 24 May 2023 84,058 miles

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

springs corroded and slight bind on front brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,849 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2022 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight exhaust blow, corrosion to body and drive-train items,

Pass 19 May 2021 80,081 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion to underside chassis and suspension items

Fail 3 Jun 2020 76,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion to underside chassis and suspension items

Pass 16 May 2019 71,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,936 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all eight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 70,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 8 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near antirollbar mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 70,916 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near antirollbar mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,232 miles

corrosion to running gear

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,791 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,178 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 49,492 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspenion parts have surface corrosion

Fail 31 May 2012 49,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspenion parts have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,897 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 45,878 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 42,221 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 32,145 miles

Fuel Cap Cover Stiff To Open

Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,252 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,411 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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BW03 EFL is a 2003 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 89,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 EFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BW03 EFL is a 2003 Mazda MX5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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