2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SD03 XEP
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 70,295 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD03 XEP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2011
- 70,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD03 XEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (SD03 XEP) between March 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2011 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 (24 issues), Lighting (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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
SD03 XEP Mileage History
- 29/03/200621,917 mi
- 23/03/200732,744 mi+10,827 mi
- 27/03/200844,230 mi+11,486 mi
- 28/03/200844,230 mi
- 26/02/200953,653 mi+9,423 mi
- 27/02/200953,653 mi
- 26/01/201065,995 mi+12,342 mi
- 26/01/201065,995 mi
- 20/04/201170,295 mi+4,300 mi
- 20/04/201170,295 mi
Average of roughly 9,562 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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