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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,597 cc

X3 WJPMOT history

X3 WJP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

X3 WJP blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2023
Mileage
100,341 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 WJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X3 WJP was last recorded at 100,341 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 4,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,444 miles · 27 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4,897 miles
Average per year
4,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,341 miles
  • 2022 – 95,444 miles
  • 2021 – 91,596 miles
  • 2020 – 86,870 miles
  • 2019 – 82,415 miles
  • 2018 – 77,293 miles
  • 2016 – 73,289 miles
  • 2015 – 59,297 miles
  • 2014 – 53,896 miles
  • 2012 – 47,165 miles
  • 2011 – 40,934 miles
  • 2010 – 37,033 miles
  • 2009 – 32,639 miles
  • 2008 – 28,798 miles
  • 2007 – 23,871 miles
  • 2006 – 19,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,341 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust !!! (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNs and os outer sills showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,341 miles (+4,897)17 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,341 miles
    Test number
    767809665956
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust !!! (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs and os outer sills showing signs of corrosion

  2. Pass95,444 miles (+5)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,444 miles
    Test number
    685311907550
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs and os outer sills showing signs of corrosion

  3. Fail95,439 miles (+3,843)10 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,439 miles
    Test number
    787235156644
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor area x 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking calliper area (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs and os outer sills showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass91,596 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,596 miles
    Test number
    392184021925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,585 miles (+4,715)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,585 miles
    Test number
    336729511896
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,870 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,870 miles
    Test number
    426822815109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to inner sills

  7. Fail86,865 miles (+4,450)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    262535343595
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to inner sills

  8. Pass82,415 miles (+5,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,415 miles
    Test number
    697185688741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,293 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    639470866032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,289 miles (+13,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,289 miles
    Test number
    637726980754
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass59,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    968462135134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,297 miles (+5,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    709081735158
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass53,896 miles (+6,731)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,896 miles
    Test number
    148091044409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls perished

  14. Pass47,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,165 miles
    Test number
    319327752333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,165 miles (+1,595)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,165 miles
    Test number
    417216252471
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass45,570 miles (+4,636)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,570 miles
    Test number
    519021372260
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front brake heavily corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded

  17. Pass40,934 miles (+3,901)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,934 miles
    Test number
    316642571472
    • NoteFront discs on inside edge

  18. Pass37,033 miles (+43)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,033 miles
    Test number
    404424870269
    • NoteWelding repairs heavily undersealed

  19. Fail36,990 miles (+4,351)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,990 miles
    Test number
    930152070230
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass32,639 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,639 miles
    Test number
    233962879283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,798 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,798 miles
    Test number
    451575978298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,871 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,871 miles
    Test number
    640342237203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,197 miles
    Test number
    921380836297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 WJP

Does X3 WJP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X3 WJP expired on 27 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X3 WJP?
The MOT on X3 WJP expired on 27 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X3 WJP done?
X3 WJP was recorded at 100,341 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 4,830 miles a year.
Has X3 WJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 WJP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X3 WJP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X3 WJP find?
X3 WJP failed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with 17 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area, and 25 more.

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