2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · ST03 HVZ
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 92,571 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST03 HVZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2024
- 92,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST03 HVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (ST03 HVZ) between December 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 unable to be completed no CAT fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
ST03 HVZ Mileage History
- 14/12/202187,689 mi
- 22/08/202389,514 mi+1,825 mi
- 05/09/202492,571 mi+3,057 mi
Average of roughly 1,791 miles per year across 3 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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