Official DVLA Record

2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M4 LSR

M4 LSR

2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 126,477 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
2003 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 16/08/2018
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
126,477 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/08/2018
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1840cc

M4 LSR Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2017
  • 126,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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M4 LSR Mileage History

  1. 25/01/200631,494 mi
  2. 22/01/200746,070 mi+14,576 mi
  3. 17/08/200749,385 mi+3,315 mi
  4. 18/07/200856,978 mi+7,593 mi
  5. 22/07/200959,087 mi+2,109 mi
  6. 23/07/201033,339 mi-25,748 mi
  7. 19/07/201162,764 mi+29,425 mi
  8. 19/07/201265,267 mi+2,503 mi
  9. 22/07/201366,907 mi+1,640 mi
  10. 12/08/201481,921 mi+15,014 mi
  11. 05/08/201594,446 mi+12,525 mi
  12. 12/08/2016108,696 mi+14,250 mi
  13. 15/08/2017126,477 mi+17,781 mi

Average of roughly 8,221 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

M4 LSR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 06:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (M4 LSR) between January 2006 and August 2017.

The record contains 13 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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.

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