2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · AO03 HZB
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 114,222 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO03 HZB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 114,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO03 HZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (AO03 HZB) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AO03 HZB Mileage History
- 28/04/2022107,301 mi
- 28/04/2022107,301 mi
- 31/03/2023113,912 mi+6,611 mi
- 05/05/2023114,222 mi+310 mi
Average of roughly 6,795 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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