2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · BW03 BYC
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 67,701 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW03 BYC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2025
- 67,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW03 BYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (BW03 BYC) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BW03 BYC Mileage History
- 16/02/202265,660 mi
- 17/02/202465,670 mi+10 mi
- 18/02/202567,701 mi+2,031 mi
Average of roughly 679 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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