2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L175 CTY
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2004. Recorded mileage 201,909 km. MOT valid until 08/08/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 201,909 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1830cc
L175 CTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 201,909 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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L175 CTY Odometer History
- 03/07/2023197,454 mi
- 02/07/2024197,862 km
- 08/07/2025200,211 km+2,349 km
- 09/07/2026201,905 km+1,694 km
- 10/08/2026201,909 km+4 km
Average of roughly 1,435 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L175 CTY 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 (L175 CTY) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassi”; “Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
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