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2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FL53 AEK

FL53 AEK

2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2003. Recorded mileage 85,353 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/04/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
85,353 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/04/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1839cc

FL53 AEK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
  • 85,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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FL53 AEK Mileage History

  1. 31/03/202282,726 mi
  2. 31/03/202383,730 mi+1,004 mi
  3. 03/04/202484,802 mi+1,072 mi
  4. 05/04/202484,804 mi+2 mi
  5. 27/03/202585,353 mi+549 mi

Average of roughly 879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FL53 AEK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (FL53 AEK) between March 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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