2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AV53 AWP
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,345 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV53 AWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/06/2026
- 117,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV53 AWP 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 (AV53 AWP) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
AV53 AWP Mileage History
- 09/02/202289,867 mi
- 21/04/202398,923 mi+9,056 mi
- 07/06/2024108,807 mi+9,884 mi
- 09/06/2025110,196 mi+1,389 mi
- 08/06/2026117,345 mi+7,149 mi
Average of roughly 6,353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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