2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · BP52 ALU
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 134,689 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1840cc
BP52 ALU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2016
- 134,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 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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BP52 ALU Mileage History
- 07/06/200631,977 mi
- 08/03/200737,407 mi+5,430 mi
- 07/03/200849,925 mi+12,518 mi
- 26/03/200963,724 mi+13,799 mi
- 09/04/201078,721 mi+14,997 mi
- 26/07/201080,468 mi+1,747 mi
- 27/07/201080,468 mi
- 19/07/201191,566 mi+11,098 mi
- 19/07/201191,566 mi
- 26/07/201299,510 mi+7,944 mi
- 08/08/201299,581 mi+71 mi
- 27/06/2013101,890 mi+2,309 mi
- 01/07/2013101,890 mi
- 02/07/2014112,964 mi+11,074 mi
- 01/10/2015125,121 mi+12,157 mi
- 02/10/2015125,122 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/2016134,689 mi+9,567 mi
Average of roughly 9,948 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
BP52 ALU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (BP52 ALU) between June 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2016 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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