2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L427 YRP
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 279,040 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L427 YRP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
- 279,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L427 YRP 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 (L427 YRP) between April 2024 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L427 YRP Mileage History
- 16/04/2024239,525 km
- 17/04/2024279,040 mi
Average of roughly 13,561,555 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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