2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · OE03 ALU
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 84,355 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,355 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
OE03 ALU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 84,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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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OE03 ALU Mileage History
- 26/01/202482,603 mi
- 31/01/202583,698 mi+1,095 mi
- 06/02/202583,707 mi+9 mi
- 30/01/202684,353 mi+646 mi
- 10/02/202684,355 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OE03 ALU 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 (OE03 ALU) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 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: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
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