2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · CT03 MAZ

The 2003 Mazda MX-5 presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 March 2026 at 58,858 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 24 April 2025 at 57,155 miles confirms no outstanding advisories or mechanical concerns across the last two examination cycles. The recorded mileage of 58,858 against a 23-year lifespan equates to light use of roughly 2,559 miles per year. The DVSA log shows a steady, low annual accumulation: 54,618 miles on 9 April 2024 rising to 57,155 by April 2025 and 58,858 by March 2026, an increment of under 2,750 miles per year throughout. Two failed tests appear on 8 April 2024 and 24 April 2025, both at near-identical mileages to the subsequent passes on the following day and both listing no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than genuine fault recurrence. The history is sparse and clean, with no corrosion, suspension bush, brake disc, or emissions flags entered at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the vehicle's age and probable periods of standing, as the MOT record does not capture latent rust on sills, subframes, or suspension mounts. The absence of advisories on coil springs, binding calipers, or exhaust condition across four years of tests suggests previous owners kept consumable wear minimal, yet low-mileage MX-5s often hide perished rubber components and stale brake fluid that a short test cannot reveal. Verify the 2024 and 2025 fail-and-pass pairs with the issuing centres to confirm no suppressed minor defect, then prioritise a workshop check of tyre sidewall age, wiper operation, and handbrake travel before purchase. The documented evidence supports a low-risk transaction provided the in-person survey confirms no undocumented corrosion or mechanical degradation.