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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

LB03 ORTMOT history

LB03 ORT is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
73,647 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ORT
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
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 ORT was last recorded at 73,647 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 6,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,423 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,224 miles
Average per year
2,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,647 miles
  • 2024 – 67,423 miles
  • 2023 – 58,842 miles
  • 2022 – 49,945 miles
  • 2020 – 48,876 miles
  • 2019 – 48,687 miles
  • 2016 – 47,643 miles
  • 2015 – 45,971 miles
  • 2014 – 44,876 miles
  • 2013 – 41,671 miles
  • 2012 – 38,719 miles
  • 2010 – 34,532 miles
  • 2008 – 26,942 miles
  • 2007 – 22,236 miles
  • 2006 – 19,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,647 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,647 miles (+6,224)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    495068760379
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,423 miles
    Test number
    369438490277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail67,423 miles (+8,581)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,423 miles
    Test number
    675630470057
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass58,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,842 miles
    Test number
    197251872949
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail58,842 miles (+8,897)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,842 miles
    Test number
    283504380012
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass49,945 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    542315396873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    165694449857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,876 miles (+189)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    668440681931
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,687 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    491950115320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,643 miles
    Test number
    323364122345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,643 miles (+1,672)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,643 miles
    Test number
    100134580466
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass45,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,971 miles
    Test number
    229946675011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,971 miles (+1,095)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,971 miles
    Test number
    965166275081
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass44,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,876 miles
    Test number
    668077884055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,876 miles (+3,205)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,876 miles
    Test number
    675427684070
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass41,671 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,671 miles
    Test number
    895897613051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    229993632005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,719 miles (+4,187)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    215362732090
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass34,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,532 miles
    Test number
    851662840361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,532 miles (+3,638)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,532 miles
    Test number
    990911740341
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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)

  21. Pass30,894 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,894 miles
    Test number
    160922620460
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail30,894 miles (+3,952)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,894 miles
    Test number
    851112420082
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass26,942 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,942 miles
    Test number
    970613328353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,236 miles
    Test number
    532055957315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,236 miles (+2,616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,236 miles
    Test number
    814165757305
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Fail19,620 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,620 miles
    Test number
    830463536334
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass19,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,620 miles
    Test number
    910433036315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ORT

Does LB03 ORT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ORT expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ORT?
The MOT on LB03 ORT expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ORT done?
LB03 ORT was recorded at 73,647 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,844 miles a year.
Has LB03 ORT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ORT has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 ORT 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 ORT find?
LB03 ORT failed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 1 more.

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