2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · HY03 TKC
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 119,522 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY03 TKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2024
- 119,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY03 TKC 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 (HY03 TKC) between April 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Headlamp incorrect colour main beam (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour main beam (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
HY03 TKC Mileage History
- 01/04/2022111,990 mi
- 08/03/2023115,264 mi+3,274 mi
- 13/03/2023115,264 mi
- 05/03/2024119,522 mi+4,258 mi
- 05/03/2024119,522 mi
Average of roughly 3,906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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