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2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L953 GDV

L953 GDV

2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 151,071 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1839cc

L953 GDV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
  • 151,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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L953 GDV Mileage History

  1. 26/10/2021146,532 mi
  2. 06/10/2022147,339 mi+807 mi
  3. 20/12/2023150,259 mi+2,920 mi
  4. 15/02/2024150,272 mi+13 mi
  5. 01/04/2025151,071 mi+799 mi

Average of roughly 1,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L953 GDV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Jun 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 (L953 GDV) between October 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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