2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J373 OBX
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 93,435 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J373 OBX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 93,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J373 OBX 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 (J373 OBX) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J373 OBX Mileage History
- 23/05/202492,086 mi
- 12/05/202593,435 mi+1,349 mi
Average of roughly 1,392 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: Average
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