2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · OE53 PDK
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 125,736 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE53 PDK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2024
- 125,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE53 PDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (OE53 PDK) between October 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2024 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
OE53 PDK Mileage History
- 03/10/2022122,633 mi
- 05/10/2022122,636 mi+3 mi
- 03/01/2024125,733 mi+3,097 mi
- 11/01/2024125,736 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,436 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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