2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · PY03 DYP
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 86,288 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY03 DYP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/07/2024
- 86,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY03 DYP 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 (PY03 DYP) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor ma”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached cracked bush housing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”.
PY03 DYP Mileage History
- 12/07/202272,526 mi
- 27/06/202376,828 mi+4,302 mi
- 17/07/202377,113 mi+285 mi
- 05/07/202486,288 mi+9,175 mi
Average of roughly 6,943 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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