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DF03 BGV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,010 mi
Last recorded44,010 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 44,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,104 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 39,317 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 39,049 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 38,531 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,326 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 36,558 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 35,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,830 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,175 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 28,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,905 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,395 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,903 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,413 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,710 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,401 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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DF03 BGV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF03 BGV, 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 DF03 BGV registered?

DF03 BGV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DF03 BGV safe to buy?

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