2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J383 HGJ
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 135,400 km. MOT expired on 05 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 135,400 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J383 HGJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 135,400 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J383 HGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (J383 HGJ) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J383 HGJ Odometer History
- 25/04/2022127,352 mi
- 03/05/2023130,625 mi+3,273 mi
- 17/04/2024134,800 mi+4,175 mi
- 06/05/2025135,400 km
Average of roughly 2,656 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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