2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · FL53 AEO
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 69,995 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/04/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1597cc
FL53 AEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2024
- 69,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FL53 AEO Mileage History
- 01/11/202159,500 mi
- 11/11/202260,875 mi+1,375 mi
- 17/11/202364,208 mi+3,333 mi
- 13/11/202469,835 mi+5,627 mi
- 21/11/202469,995 mi+160 mi
Average of roughly 3,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL53 AEO 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 (FL53 AEO) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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