2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · FA52 AAN
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 116,892 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
FA52 AAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 116,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FA52 AAN Mileage History
- 13/07/2023102,811 mi
- 24/07/2023102,840 mi+29 mi
- 17/08/2024103,999 mi+1,159 mi
- 06/09/2025104,249 mi+250 mi
- 25/08/2026116,892 mi+12,643 mi
Average of roughly 4,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA52 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (FA52 AAN) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength i”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in”.
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