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T6 BGL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,240 mi
Last recorded65,240 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 BGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 65,240 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2024 64,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 63,453 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,372 miles

underdody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2022 62,434 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 59,428 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 58,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 57,970 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,517 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 55,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING

Pass 20 May 2016 52,617 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 May 2015 48,191 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 21 May 2014 43,702 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 43,687 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 39,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,045 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 30,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 25,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 21,037 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 May 2009 21,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 17,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,277 miles

handbrake travel quite high

Pass 15 May 2006 9,903 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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T6 BGL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T6 BGL, 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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T6 BGL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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