2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · KA03 KKJ
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/07/2003. Recorded mileage 166,448 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1839cc
KA03 KKJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 166,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KA03 KKJ Mileage History
- 20/12/2021163,661 mi
- 08/12/2022165,383 mi+1,722 mi
- 27/04/2023165,403 mi+20 mi
- 11/04/2024166,448 mi+1,045 mi
Average of roughly 1,207 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KA03 KKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (KA03 KKJ) between December 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2024 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 (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure back box detached (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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