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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

LB03 EVLMOT history

LB03 EVL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 111,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,117 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 EVL
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 valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 EVL was last recorded at 111,117 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2019: 97,663 miles, lower than 98,841 miles on 30 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,281 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,836 miles
Average per year
4,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,117 miles
  • 2025 – 108,281 miles
  • 2024 – 105,893 miles
  • 2023 – 104,342 miles
  • 2022 – 102,988 miles
  • 2021 – 100,294 miles
  • 2020 – 97,744 miles
  • 2019 – 97,717 miles
  • 2018 – 98,841 miles
  • 2017 – 91,512 miles
  • 2016 – 88,655 miles
  • 2015 – 84,234 miles
  • 2014 – 80,674 miles
  • 2013 – 73,678 miles
  • 2012 – 67,365 miles
  • 2011 – 60,400 miles
  • 2010 – 52,263 miles
  • 2009 – 48,179 miles
  • 2008 – 42,436 miles
  • 2007 – 35,536 miles
  • 2006 – 27,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under car slight corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension slight corroded

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,117 miles (+2,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,117 miles
    Test number
    591894142351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under car slight corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension slight corroded

  2. Pass108,281 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,281 miles
    Test number
    102164755739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,281 miles (+2,388)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,281 miles
    Test number
    803949724682
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,893 miles
    Test number
    101125896627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,893 miles (+1,551)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,893 miles
    Test number
    681639436224
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass104,342 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,342 miles
    Test number
    726943647664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,988 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,988 miles
    Test number
    135192704266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,940 miles (+2,646)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,940 miles
    Test number
    519677463233
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass100,294 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,294 miles
    Test number
    299565245922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,744 miles
    Test number
    535937525804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,744 miles (+27)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,744 miles
    Test number
    186170287800
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of anti-roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass97,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    122470465180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,717 miles (+51)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    567842490601
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and out sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Fail97,666 miles (+3)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,666 miles
    Test number
    994186122848
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail97,663 miles (-1,178)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    474885980326
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass98,841 miles (+7,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,841 miles
    Test number
    512773324930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass91,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,512 miles
    Test number
    476056838799
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail91,511 miles (+2,856)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,511 miles
    Test number
    837005775938
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  19. Pass88,655 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,655 miles
    Test number
    183629072574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,234 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    958684935126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,674 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,674 miles
    Test number
    967647854198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail80,647 miles (+6,969)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    389176854171
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass73,678 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,678 miles
    Test number
    266016753415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    516380262113
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail67,365 miles (+6,965)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    807790962109
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass60,400 miles (+8,137)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    179857751107
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 4mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre loosing shape on tread
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 3mm

  27. Pass52,263 miles (+4,084)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    294490260196
    • NoteRear brake pads worn down to apx 4mm thickness
    • NoteSome pitting both rear brake discs

  28. Pass48,179 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,179 miles
    Test number
    920380329291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,436 miles (+6,900)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,436 miles
    Test number
    551423128148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,536 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,536 miles
    Test number
    263376827222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass27,442 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,442 miles
    Test number
    593238726298
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to get low on tread depth

Questions about LB03 EVL

Does LB03 EVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 EVL is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 EVL?
The MOT on LB03 EVL is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 EVL done?
LB03 EVL was recorded at 111,117 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,264 miles a year.
Has LB03 EVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 EVL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 EVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 EVL find?
LB03 EVL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under car slight corroded, and 1 more.

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