2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · SC03 ADC
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 78,917 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Aug 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC03 ADC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2022
- 78,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC03 ADC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (SC03 ADC) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2022 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced w”.
SC03 ADC Mileage History
- 07/06/202278,629 mi
- 10/06/202278,917 mi+288 mi
Average of roughly 35,237 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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