2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · EF03 HPL
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 69,950 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF03 HPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 69,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EF03 HPL Mileage History
- 15/12/202160,237 mi
- 17/06/202363,056 mi+2,819 mi
- 04/07/202464,659 mi+1,603 mi
- 02/07/202567,616 mi+2,957 mi
- 02/07/202669,950 mi+2,334 mi
Average of roughly 2,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF03 HPL 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 (EF03 HPL) between December 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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