2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · DG53 WPV
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2003. Recorded mileage 111,150 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1597cc
DG53 WPV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2025
- 111,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DG53 WPV Mileage History
- 18/08/2022103,621 mi
- 06/10/2023107,607 mi+3,986 mi
- 31/10/2023107,609 mi+2 mi
- 23/04/2025111,150 mi+3,541 mi
Average of roughly 2,810 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DG53 WPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (DG53 WPV) between August 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor to sill (7.1.1 (a)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) ”.
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