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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

LB03 EVHMOT history

LB03 EVH is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
148,054 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 EVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 EVH was last recorded at 148,054 miles on 16 May 2022, 4,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,166 miles · 27 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,888 miles
Average per year
7,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,054 miles
  • 2021 – 143,166 miles
  • 2020 – 138,660 miles
  • 2019 – 129,480 miles
  • 2017 – 120,065 miles
  • 2016 – 112,497 miles
  • 2015 – 103,110 miles
  • 2014 – 95,385 miles
  • 2013 – 91,197 miles
  • 2012 – 86,660 miles
  • 2011 – 83,654 miles
  • 2010 – 76,743 miles
  • 2009 – 67,075 miles
  • 2008 – 61,991 miles
  • 2007 – 47,593 miles
  • 2006 – 35,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,054 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,054 miles (+4,888)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,054 miles
    Test number
    615140353701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,166 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,166 miles
    Test number
    264190516668
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,041 miles (+4,381)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,041 miles
    Test number
    383798719036
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,660 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,660 miles
    Test number
    265867068341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,516 miles (+9,036)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,516 miles
    Test number
    625020767120
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass129,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,480 miles
    Test number
    635813828141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low

  7. Fail129,480 miles (+9,415)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,480 miles
    Test number
    315300293642
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low

  8. Pass120,065 miles (+7,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,065 miles
    Test number
    722819282326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass112,497 miles (+9,387)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,497 miles
    Test number
    632553751526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,110 miles
    Test number
    968948735157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,097 miles (+7,712)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,097 miles
    Test number
    325558035172
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass95,385 miles (+4,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,385 miles
    Test number
    488496074019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass91,197 miles (+4,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,197 miles
    Test number
    778403193035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass86,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    677407442052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,660 miles (+3,006)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    169466342072
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass83,654 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,654 miles
    Test number
    445887041018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,743 miles (+9,668)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    531911240024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,075 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,075 miles
    Test number
    110192519456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,991 miles (+14,398)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,991 miles
    Test number
    340333448415
    • NoteSee checklist 562477

  20. Pass47,593 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,593 miles
    Test number
    713696637260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,391 miles (+12,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,391 miles
    Test number
    561673237259
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass35,370 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,370 miles
    Test number
    123954946274
    • NoteSee checklist 469100

Questions about LB03 EVH

Does LB03 EVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 EVH expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 EVH?
The MOT on LB03 EVH expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 EVH done?
LB03 EVH was recorded at 148,054 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 7,175 miles a year.
Has LB03 EVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 EVH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 EVH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 EVH find?
LB03 EVH passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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