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X1 DDD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,774 mi
Last recorded34,774 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 DDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 34,774 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 33,451 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,057 miles

General underside corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 31,104 miles

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2021 29,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 26,707 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 24,131 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,898 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 21,898 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 19,729 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 19,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,461 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,329 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,555 miles

front and rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,903 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 9,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 8,326 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 8,326 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 6,527 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 5,221 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 5,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X1 DDD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X1 DDD, 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 X1 DDD registered?

X1 DDD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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