2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · PE53 VDL
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 83,941 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PE53 VDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 83,941 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: Good
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PE53 VDL Mileage History
- 02/05/202374,750 mi
- 22/04/202477,299 mi+2,549 mi
- 25/04/202581,183 mi+3,884 mi
- 10/04/202683,941 mi+2,758 mi
- 10/04/202683,941 mi
Average of roughly 3,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE53 VDL 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 (PE53 VDL) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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