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Y77 JCW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,129 mi
Last recorded78,129 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY77 JCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,129 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front wings very corroded

general light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2024 77,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2022 76,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under side of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,820 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,146 miles

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,642 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,651 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,658 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,954 miles

exahsut flanges corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,286 miles

Offside front brake binding

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,851 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 63,966 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,283 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SMEER SLIGHTLY

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

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

O/S/R BRAKE DISC HEAVILY WORN

SMALL CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

bOTH FRONT WHEELS SLIGHTLY STIFF TO ROTATE

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,897 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,967 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,103 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,744 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 27,022 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,022 miles

Nearside Front 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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Y77 JCW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y77 JCW, 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 Y77 JCW registered?

Y77 JCW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is Y77 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y77 JCW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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