2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · RJ53 VBT
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 76,312 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ53 VBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 76,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ53 VBT 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 (RJ53 VBT) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RJ53 VBT Mileage History
- 17/01/202273,451 mi
- 17/01/202374,280 mi+829 mi
- 08/01/202475,567 mi+1,287 mi
- 15/01/202576,029 mi+462 mi
- 09/01/202676,312 mi+283 mi
Average of roughly 719 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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