2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · RV03 UDD
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 73,609 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV03 UDD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2025
- 73,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 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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RV03 UDD Mileage History
- 10/10/202264,660 mi
- 08/10/202369,243 mi+4,583 mi
- 01/02/202469,277 mi+34 mi
- 01/02/202573,609 mi+4,332 mi
Average of roughly 3,869 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RV03 UDD 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 (RV03 UDD) between October 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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