2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · YY03 VLR
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2003. Recorded mileage 78,685 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY03 VLR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2024
- 78,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY03 VLR 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 (YY03 VLR) between December 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YY03 VLR Mileage History
- 23/12/202278,667 mi
- 24/12/202278,667 mi
- 22/03/202478,685 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 14 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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