2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H118 ANG
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 182,994 km. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 182,994 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H118 ANG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 182,994 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H118 ANG Odometer History
- 10/06/2022174,150 mi
- 13/07/2023175,872 mi+1,722 mi
- 13/07/2023175,872 mi
- 13/07/2024177,584 mi+1,712 mi
- 16/09/2025182,994 km
Average of roughly 2,706 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H118 ANG 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 (H118 ANG) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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