2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · GF03 LHZ
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2003. Recorded mileage 95,856 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF03 LHZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2023
- 95,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF03 LHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (GF03 LHZ) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or ”; “Offside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis ”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))”.
GF03 LHZ Mileage History
- 18/08/202292,655 mi
- 25/08/202395,856 mi+3,201 mi
Average of roughly 3,143 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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