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X555 JDC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,678 mi
Last recorded64,678 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 JDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 64,678 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 55,120 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged/cracked passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and has cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre has cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear registration plate deteriorating/water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 51,147 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2023 51,145 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension components corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 50,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 49,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has some cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill rotten but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 9 Jan 2019 47,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill rotten but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,553 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,298 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,246 miles

sills under sealed

Fail 8 Aug 2016 43,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,998 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,738 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,869 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 33,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,521 miles

o/s rear outer sill very rusty but not holed

Fail 4 Aug 2011 26,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear outer sill very rusty but not holed

Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,878 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,708 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 12,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 10,936 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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X555 JDC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X555 JDC, 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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X555 JDC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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The MOT history for X555 JDC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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