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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

LB03 EVUMOT history

LB03 EVU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 224,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
224,136 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 EVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 EVU was last recorded at 224,136 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 4,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,098 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,038 miles
Average per year
10,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 224,136 miles
  • 2022 – 220,098 miles
  • 2021 – 219,676 miles
  • 2020 – 219,187 miles
  • 2019 – 218,823 miles
  • 2018 – 218,411 miles
  • 2017 – 217,939 miles
  • 2016 – 217,407 miles
  • 2015 – 215,995 miles
  • 2014 – 204,625 miles
  • 2013 – 182,515 miles
  • 2012 – 162,016 miles
  • 2011 – 141,967 miles
  • 2010 – 120,967 miles
  • 2009 – 100,960 miles
  • 2008 – 80,138 miles
  • 2006 – 53,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing is cored (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing is cored (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,136 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    224,136 miles
    Test number
    544554410589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing is cored (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing is cored (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail224,136 miles (+4,038)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,136 miles
    Test number
    895935956511
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing is cored (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing is cored (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass220,098 miles (+422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    220,098 miles
    Test number
    763592606828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower part of wings corroded

  4. Pass219,676 miles (+489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    219,676 miles
    Test number
    675587205942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower part of wings corroded

  5. Pass219,187 miles (+364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    219,187 miles
    Test number
    172538193579
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass218,823 miles (+412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    218,823 miles
    Test number
    873206669809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass218,411 miles (+472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    218,411 miles
    Test number
    518683667802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass217,939 miles (+532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    217,939 miles
    Test number
    406464852140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass217,407 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    217,407 miles
    Test number
    727671412870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass215,995 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    215,995 miles
    Test number
    677737575103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail215,989 miles (+11,364)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,989 miles
    Test number
    308589665125
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  12. Pass204,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    204,625 miles
    Test number
    169918474069
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail204,623 miles (+22,108)9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,623 miles
    Test number
    466448074089
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low.

  14. Pass182,515 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    182,515 miles
    Test number
    225549253074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail182,515 miles (+20,499)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,515 miles
    Test number
    406809253069
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass162,016 miles (+20,049)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    162,016 miles
    Test number
    555474152044
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCllutch pedel rubber
    • NoteRear pads low

  17. Pass141,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    141,967 miles
    Test number
    135865751490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail141,967 miles (+21,000)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,967 miles
    Test number
    759395551094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass120,967 miles (+20,007)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    120,967 miles
    Test number
    352672540055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    100,960 miles
    Test number
    540227839011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,960 miles (+20,822)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,960 miles
    Test number
    903177939073
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass80,138 miles (+26,581)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,138 miles
    Test number
    241992638095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,557 miles
    Test number
    101890206399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 EVU

Does LB03 EVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 EVU expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 EVU?
The MOT on LB03 EVU expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 EVU done?
LB03 EVU was recorded at 224,136 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 10,172 miles a year.
Has LB03 EVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 EVU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 EVU 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 EVU find?
LB03 EVU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front body panel slightly loose front wing is cored; offside front body panel slightly loose front wing is cored, and 2 more.

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