2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · NG03 VDX
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 109,836 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NG03 VDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 109,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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NG03 VDX Mileage History
- 28/08/2024109,157 mi
- 05/09/2024109,169 mi+12 mi
- 04/09/2025109,480 mi+311 mi
- 04/09/2025109,480 mi
- 27/08/2026109,836 mi+356 mi
Average of roughly 340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NG03 VDX 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 (NG03 VDX) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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 (13 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.”.
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