2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · OY03 OHU
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 108,666 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY03 OHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 108,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY03 OHU 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 (OY03 OHU) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
OY03 OHU Mileage History
- 06/10/2022101,968 mi
- 18/10/2023105,391 mi+3,423 mi
- 16/10/2024108,625 mi+3,234 mi
- 14/03/2026108,661 mi+36 mi
- 25/03/2026108,666 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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