2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · HY03 THX
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 156,817 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY03 THX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2023
- 156,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY03 THX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (HY03 THX) between February 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2023 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HY03 THX Mileage History
- 14/02/2022149,291 mi
- 30/06/2023156,817 mi+7,526 mi
- 01/07/2023156,817 mi
Average of roughly 5,477 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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