2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · ND03 AAY
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 70,608 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2020.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jul 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND03 AAY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2021
- 70,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND03 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (ND03 AAY) between March 2006 and May 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
ND03 AAY Mileage History
- 29/03/200628,184 mi
- 07/11/200630,597 mi+2,413 mi
- 29/10/200735,861 mi+5,264 mi
- 21/10/200841,164 mi+5,303 mi
- 13/11/200946,662 mi+5,498 mi
- 12/11/201050,193 mi+3,531 mi
- 12/11/201050,195 mi+2 mi
- 10/11/201152,504 mi+2,309 mi
- 13/11/201255,815 mi+3,311 mi
- 08/11/201359,385 mi+3,570 mi
- 07/11/201462,882 mi+3,497 mi
- 19/11/201564,941 mi+2,059 mi
- 11/11/201666,789 mi+1,848 mi
- 02/11/201772,292 mi+5,503 mi
- 01/04/201969,479 mi-2,813 mi
- 19/05/202170,608 mi+1,129 mi
Average of roughly 2,802 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Below Average
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
NB cars can rust badly inside the front chassis rails, sometimes while the outer structure still looks respectable from above.
- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
Like the NA, the NB traps moisture around the rear sill sections and arch returns, so rot often starts where it is easy to hide with cosmetic repairs.
- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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