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BD03 JPX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,662 mi
Last recorded28,662 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 28,662 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 25,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 23,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 21,160 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 20,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 19,999 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 19,999 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,929 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,660 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,508 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,296 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 17,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 17,404 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,858 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 14,495 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,116 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,952 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,141 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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BD03 JPX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BD03 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 JPX registered?

BD03 JPX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BD03 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 JPX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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