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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc

LB03 JABMOT history

LB03 JAB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 51,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,016 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 JAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 JAB was last recorded at 51,016 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,920 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
1,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,016 miles
  • 2025 – 50,920 miles
  • 2024 – 50,342 miles
  • 2023 – 49,059 miles
  • 2022 – 48,317 miles
  • 2021 – 46,537 miles
  • 2020 – 45,208 miles
  • 2018 – 43,344 miles
  • 2017 – 38,079 miles
  • 2016 – 33,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slight bind
  • AdvisoryFront subframe 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.

  • General underbody corrosion, especially at rear of vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,016 miles (+96)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    450702776428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slight bind
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
  2. Pass50,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,920 miles
    Test number
    666590143758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail50,920 miles (+578)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,920 miles
    Test number
    527909297439
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass50,342 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    774630775758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,059 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,059 miles
    Test number
    962730545683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,317 miles
    Test number
    831939381036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,317 miles (+1,780)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,317 miles
    Test number
    526187882920
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened support beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass46,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,537 miles
    Test number
    137918215223
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion, especially at rear of vehicle.
  9. Fail46,537 miles (+1,329)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,537 miles
    Test number
    993497476774
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion, especially at rear of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass45,208 miles (+1,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,208 miles
    Test number
    110521899668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass43,344 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    919366050724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,079 miles (+2,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,079 miles
    Test number
    472161388457
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass35,644 miles (+2,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,644 miles
    Test number
    736496771398
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
  14. Pass33,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,492 miles
    Test number
    426196429502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 JAB

Does LB03 JAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 JAB is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 JAB?
The MOT on LB03 JAB is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 JAB done?
LB03 JAB was recorded at 51,016 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,706 miles a year.
Has LB03 JAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 JAB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 JAB 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 JAB find?
LB03 JAB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front wheel slight bind; front subframe corroded.

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