2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · PJ53 FAF
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 72,248 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/10/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,248 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
PJ53 FAF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2019
- 72,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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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PJ53 FAF Mileage History
- 26/10/200618,995 mi
- 02/07/200820,360 mi+1,365 mi
- 18/06/200925,367 mi+5,007 mi
- 28/06/201029,693 mi+4,326 mi
- 23/06/201133,757 mi+4,064 mi
- 18/06/201239,678 mi+5,921 mi
- 28/06/201343,591 mi+3,913 mi
- 30/06/201447,019 mi+3,428 mi
- 29/06/201549,668 mi+2,649 mi
- 02/07/201549,674 mi+6 mi
- 04/07/201652,358 mi+2,684 mi
- 26/06/201754,844 mi+2,486 mi
- 26/06/201857,258 mi+2,414 mi
- 26/06/201857,258 mi
- 26/07/201972,248 mi+14,990 mi
Average of roughly 4,178 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
PJ53 FAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (PJ53 FAF) between October 2006 and July 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2019 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: Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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