2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · LF53 UAG
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 125,302 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF53 UAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2026
- 125,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF53 UAG 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 (LF53 UAG) between July 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill ”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”.
LF53 UAG Mileage History
- 20/07/2022117,074 mi
- 25/07/2023119,591 mi+2,517 mi
- 27/05/2025119,618 mi+27 mi
- 06/06/2025119,619 mi+1 mi
- 28/09/2026125,302 mi+5,683 mi
Average of roughly 1,963 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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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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