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X29 JWX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,227 mi
Last recorded52,227 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX29 JWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 52,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

both front tyre walls outer edges wearing

both rear tyres close to legal limit

under-tray fitted vehicle obstructing some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 49,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear outer sills corroded but not excessive

offside front brake binding

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear outer sills corroded but not excessive

offside front brake binding

Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,034 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 43,034 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 37,684 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front axle tread getting low

rear axle tread app limit

red surface rust underside generally covering components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,684 miles

front axle tread getting low

rear axle tread app limit

red surface rust underside generally covering components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,380 miles

Front lower power steering pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,914 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges slightly.

Front lower power steering pipes slightly corroded.

Oil leak? (poss residue from last filter change)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,077 miles

Both inner front brake pads starting to get low?

Power steering pipes at rack pinion housing slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,342 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 11,642 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 11,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,976 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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X29 JWX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X29 JWX, 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 X29 JWX registered?

X29 JWX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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