2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · LK53 NFC
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 34,181 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1839cc
LK53 NFC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2019
- 34,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LK53 NFC Mileage History
- 10/11/20062,906 mi
- 21/11/20073,684 mi+778 mi
- 23/11/20073,684 mi
- 28/11/20084,428 mi+744 mi
- 04/12/20096,270 mi+1,842 mi
- 15/11/201012,696 mi+6,426 mi
- 15/11/201012,696 mi
- 18/11/201116,110 mi+3,414 mi
- 12/11/201217,943 mi+1,833 mi
- 25/11/201320,788 mi+2,845 mi
- 17/11/201422,815 mi+2,027 mi
- 21/11/201525,149 mi+2,334 mi
- 25/11/201525,150 mi+1 mi
- 18/11/201627,493 mi+2,343 mi
- 27/11/201730,897 mi+3,404 mi
- 30/11/201832,782 mi+1,885 mi
- 30/11/201832,782 mi
- 22/11/201934,181 mi+1,399 mi
Average of roughly 2,400 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
LK53 NFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (LK53 NFC) between November 2006 and November 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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