2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · LO03 CTV
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 62,565 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO03 CTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 62,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO03 CTV 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 (LO03 CTV) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 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: Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor t”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
LO03 CTV Mileage History
- 26/08/202249,911 mi
- 08/09/202354,404 mi+4,493 mi
- 23/08/202456,126 mi+1,722 mi
- 12/09/202562,414 mi+6,288 mi
- 27/11/202562,565 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 3,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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