2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H13 MCY
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 109,132 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H13 MCY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 109,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H13 MCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (H13 MCY) between September 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
H13 MCY Mileage History
- 25/09/200624,595 mi
- 31/05/200839,187 mi+14,592 mi
- 01/06/200947,571 mi+8,384 mi
- 22/06/201055,787 mi+8,216 mi
- 01/07/201160,730 mi+4,943 mi
- 04/07/201160,730 mi
- 25/07/201260,848 mi+118 mi
- 11/07/201373,645 mi+12,797 mi
- 17/07/201373,652 mi+7 mi
- 28/05/201481,941 mi+8,289 mi
- 28/05/201481,941 mi
- 20/07/201587,977 mi+6,036 mi
- 22/07/201587,979 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/201693,703 mi+5,724 mi
- 23/05/201797,556 mi+3,853 mi
- 12/05/201898,698 mi+1,142 mi
- 22/05/2019101,248 mi+2,550 mi
- 02/09/2021102,055 mi+807 mi
- 10/09/2021102,071 mi+16 mi
- 16/02/2023104,864 mi+2,793 mi
- 16/02/2023104,864 mi
- 09/08/2024105,794 mi+930 mi
- 22/07/2025107,560 mi+1,766 mi
- 22/07/2025107,560 mi
- 15/07/2026109,132 mi+1,572 mi
- 15/07/2026109,132 mi
Average of roughly 4,269 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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