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X50 JBR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,353 mi
Last recorded60,353 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 JBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 60,353 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,933 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 57,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,548 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 48,892 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 45,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,463 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,034 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 42,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 40,870 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 34,101 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,420 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 28,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres scrubbing edges †both rear tyres scrubbing edges

slight damage to n/s floor †(bottomed out?)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,971 miles

both front tyres scrubbing edges †both rear tyres scrubbing edges

slight damage to n/s floor †(bottomed out?)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,012 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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X50 JBR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X50 JBR, 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 X50 JBR registered?

X50 JBR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is X50 JBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X50 JBR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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