2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SO52 OZK
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 113,027 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO52 OZK Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 113,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO52 OZK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (SO52 OZK) between January 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
SO52 OZK Mileage History
- 13/01/200628,895 mi
- 26/01/200734,764 mi+5,869 mi
- 25/01/200838,395 mi+3,631 mi
- 14/05/200946,724 mi+8,329 mi
- 19/05/200946,724 mi
- 04/05/201050,548 mi+3,824 mi
- 06/05/201154,194 mi+3,646 mi
- 01/05/201258,884 mi+4,690 mi
- 02/05/201258,884 mi
- 11/05/201363,467 mi+4,583 mi
- 13/05/201363,647 mi+180 mi
- 26/04/201467,741 mi+4,094 mi
- 20/04/201571,902 mi+4,161 mi
- 09/05/201676,324 mi+4,422 mi
- 17/05/201676,454 mi+130 mi
- 03/04/201779,642 mi+3,188 mi
- 24/04/201779,764 mi+122 mi
- 20/04/201887,295 mi+7,531 mi
- 20/04/201887,304 mi+9 mi
- 08/05/201990,799 mi+3,495 mi
- 03/11/202094,107 mi+3,308 mi
- 13/11/202094,108 mi+1 mi
- 08/11/2021101,367 mi+7,259 mi
- 25/01/2023101,463 mi+96 mi
- 25/01/2023101,463 mi
- 06/01/2024107,603 mi+6,140 mi
- 30/08/2025112,085 mi+4,482 mi
- 30/07/2026113,027 mi+942 mi
Average of roughly 4,096 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
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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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