2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · KH53 JBE
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 93,198 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH53 JBE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 93,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH53 JBE 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 (KH53 JBE) between May 2025 and April 2026.
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.
KH53 JBE Mileage History
- 17/05/202586,486 mi
- 11/04/202693,198 mi+6,712 mi
Average of roughly 7,455 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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