2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · ML53 VCJ
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 72,190 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1839cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
ML53 VCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 72,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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ML53 VCJ Mileage History
- 22/08/202260,060 mi
- 02/09/202260,066 mi+6 mi
- 18/08/202361,846 mi+1,780 mi
- 23/08/202465,149 mi+3,303 mi
- 02/09/202572,190 mi+7,041 mi
Average of roughly 4,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML53 VCJ 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 (ML53 VCJ) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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