2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M581 COT
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 224,353 km. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 224,353 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M581 COT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 224,353 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M581 COT 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 (M581 COT) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”.
M581 COT Odometer History
- 17/04/2023217,210 km
- 17/04/2024219,381 km+2,171 km
- 24/04/2024219,388 km+7 km
- 30/07/2025222,926 km+3,538 km
- 19/08/2026224,353 km+1,427 km
Average of roughly 2,138 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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