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BN03 XJD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,124 mi
Last recorded56,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 56,124 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 56,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 55,236 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 54,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 53,542 miles

Central front and rear pads low..

Pass 27 May 2022 52,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 50,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 47,823 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 47,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 45,568 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,444 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 43,444 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 41,376 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 37,894 miles

Both rear sills starting to corrode.

Pass 16 May 2014 34,923 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,805 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,316 miles

Front brakes in poor condition.

Pass 16 May 2011 22,401 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 20,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 18,185 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 14,714 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN03 XJD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN03 XJD, 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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BN03 XJD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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