2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · MD03 LPE
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/07/2003. Recorded mileage 92,445 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1597cc
MD03 LPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 92,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MD03 LPE Mileage History
- 17/07/202387,344 mi
- 17/07/202387,348 mi+4 mi
- 11/07/202490,775 mi+3,427 mi
- 16/07/202490,775 mi
- 16/09/202592,445 mi+1,670 mi
Average of roughly 2,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MD03 LPE 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 (MD03 LPE) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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