2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · DF03 BRX
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 41,184 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF03 BRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 41,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF03 BRX 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 (DF03 BRX) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DF03 BRX Mileage History
- 17/05/202240,693 mi
- 31/05/202340,867 mi+174 mi
- 01/06/202340,869 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/202441,086 mi+217 mi
- 13/06/202541,184 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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