2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · BW03 DUV
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 50,830 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW03 DUV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/05/2023
- 50,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW03 DUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (BW03 DUV) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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 Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of ”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to chassis condition (1.2.1 (g))”.
BW03 DUV Mileage History
- 29/04/202247,266 mi
- 10/05/202350,830 mi+3,564 mi
Average of roughly 3,460 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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