2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · OV03 UUR
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 82,505 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV03 UUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 82,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OV03 UUR Mileage History
- 10/03/202375,496 mi
- 14/03/202375,496 mi
- 05/08/202477,094 mi+1,598 mi
- 07/08/202477,096 mi+2 mi
- 14/07/202582,505 mi+5,409 mi
Average of roughly 2,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV03 UUR 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 (OV03 UUR) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 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 (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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