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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,597 cc

LB03 GMGMOT history

LB03 GMG is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2021
Mileage
76,856 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 GMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 GMG was last recorded at 76,856 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,133 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
723 miles
Average per year
3,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 76,856 miles
  • 2020 – 76,133 miles
  • 2019 – 74,976 miles
  • 2018 – 73,582 miles
  • 2017 – 71,934 miles
  • 2016 – 68,550 miles
  • 2015 – 62,531 miles
  • 2014 – 58,043 miles
  • 2013 – 53,158 miles
  • 2012 – 48,088 miles
  • 2011 – 42,881 miles
  • 2010 – 37,822 miles
  • 2009 – 33,356 miles
  • 2008 – 28,944 miles
  • 2007 – 24,578 miles
  • 2006 – 17,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,856 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis by roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis by roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face - both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail76,856 miles (+723)1 dangerous9 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,856 miles
    Test number
    253884383529
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis by roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis by roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,133 miles (+8)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,133 miles
    Test number
    193058306739
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face - both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension units corroded

  3. Fail76,125 miles (+1,149)5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,125 miles
    Test number
    843594031292
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face - both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension units corroded

  4. Pass74,976 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,976 miles
    Test number
    127808664141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail74,974 miles (+1,392)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,974 miles
    Test number
    904334396326
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass73,582 miles (+1,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,582 miles
    Test number
    561903706902
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,934 miles (+3,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    892111165563
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHand brake reserve travel
    • AdvisoryO/s/front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  8. Pass68,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    426499551656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,550 miles (+6,019)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    946753978554
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

  10. Pass62,531 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,531 miles
    Test number
    687279685105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,516 miles (+4,473)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,516 miles
    Test number
    168918885167
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  12. Pass58,043 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,043 miles
    Test number
    366772404423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,158 miles (+5,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,158 miles
    Test number
    328719193100
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass48,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,088 miles
    Test number
    948194892190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,088 miles (+5,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,088 miles
    Test number
    898874192118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,881 miles (+5,059)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,881 miles
    Test number
    787169091109
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  17. Fail37,822 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,822 miles
    Test number
    712382800272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  18. Pass37,822 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,822 miles
    Test number
    853332400279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,356 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,356 miles
    Test number
    442207899199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,944 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,944 miles
    Test number
    862800608293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,578 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,578 miles
    Test number
    680197207244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,794 miles
    Test number
    314862896113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 GMG

Does LB03 GMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 GMG expired on 8 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 GMG?
The MOT on LB03 GMG expired on 8 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 GMG done?
LB03 GMG was recorded at 76,856 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 3,828 miles a year.
Has LB03 GMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 GMG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 GMG 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 GMG find?
LB03 GMG failed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 16 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front brakes imbalanced across an axle 34%; nearside front vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis by roll bar mounting, and 23 more.

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