2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MX52 PLY
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 76,252 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1840cc
MX52 PLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 76,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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MX52 PLY Mileage History
- 21/06/202472,333 mi
- 29/08/202472,345 mi+12 mi
- 22/08/202572,360 mi+15 mi
- 14/08/202676,252 mi+3,892 mi
- 14/08/202676,252 mi
Average of roughly 1,826 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MX52 PLY 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 (MX52 PLY) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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