2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AM03 CZD
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 43,243 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AM03 CZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 43,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AM03 CZD Mileage History
- 26/07/202335,821 mi
- 26/07/202438,931 mi+3,110 mi
- 25/07/202540,947 mi+2,016 mi
- 24/07/202643,223 mi+2,276 mi
- 05/08/202643,243 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AM03 CZD 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 (AM03 CZD) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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