2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · GM03 HAD
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 83,680 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM03 HAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 83,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GM03 HAD 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 (GM03 HAD) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis rai”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”.
GM03 HAD Mileage History
- 18/09/202373,412 mi
- 27/08/202474,785 mi+1,373 mi
- 16/09/202577,267 mi+2,482 mi
- 14/09/202683,680 mi+6,413 mi
- 17/09/202683,680 mi
Average of roughly 3,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
NB cars can rust badly inside the front chassis rails, sometimes while the outer structure still looks respectable from above.
- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
Like the NA, the NB traps moisture around the rear sill sections and arch returns, so rot often starts where it is easy to hide with cosmetic repairs.
- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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