CarVerify

Free Car Check

A27 LMW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,867 mi
Last recorded34,867 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 LMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 34,867 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 34,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 33,965 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 33,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 32,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,309 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,653 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,540 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 27,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,064 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,473 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,042 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,086 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,372 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,070 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,429 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A27 LMW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A27 LMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A27 LMW?

You can check the full history of A27 LMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A27 LMW registered?

A27 LMW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is A27 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A27 LMW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A27 LMW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A27 LMW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.