2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · G16 AAK
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 102,358 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G16 AAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 102,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G16 AAK Mileage History
- 14/09/202390,959 mi
- 25/09/202496,507 mi+5,548 mi
- 06/11/202497,194 mi+687 mi
- 14/10/2025102,243 mi+5,049 mi
- 07/11/2025102,358 mi+115 mi
Average of roughly 5,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G16 AAK 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 (G16 AAK) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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