2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · EN53 NVU
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 41,974 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN53 NVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 41,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EN53 NVU 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 (EN53 NVU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EN53 NVU Mileage History
- 06/10/202237,970 mi
- 13/10/202339,538 mi+1,568 mi
- 02/10/202440,745 mi+1,207 mi
- 29/09/202541,972 mi+1,227 mi
- 03/10/202541,974 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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