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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LC03 VPDMOT history

LC03 VPD is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LC03 VPD silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,189 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 VPD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 VPD was last recorded at 90,189 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,180 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,189 miles
  • 2025 – 88,742 miles
  • 2024 – 86,918 miles
  • 2023 – 85,572 miles
  • 2022 – 82,835 miles
  • 2021 – 80,044 miles
  • 2020 – 78,305 miles
  • 2019 – 73,385 miles
  • 2018 – 60,575 miles
  • 2017 – 60,462 miles
  • 2016 – 56,609 miles
  • 2015 – 54,518 miles
  • 2014 – 51,395 miles
  • 2013 – 48,784 miles
  • 2012 – 46,786 miles
  • 2011 – 42,033 miles
  • 2010 – 39,458 miles
  • 2009 – 36,714 miles
  • 2008 – 32,542 miles
  • 2007 – 29,141 miles
  • 2006 – 23,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,189 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components badly corroded not holed this m.o.tRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine management light on 01/07/2003Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive oter seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • All suspension components badly corroded not exccesive this m.o.t

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,189 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,189 miles
    Test number
    601678270498
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components badly corroded not holed this m.o.t
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on 01/07/2003

  2. Fail90,180 miles (+1,438)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,180 miles
    Test number
    923153840889
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components badly corroded not holed this m.o.t
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on 01/07/2003

  3. Pass88,742 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,742 miles
    Test number
    103614092879
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive oter seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components badly corroded not exccesive this m.o.t

  4. Fail88,740 miles (+1,822)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,740 miles
    Test number
    122978473692
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive oter seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components badly corroded not exccesive this m.o.t
    • AdvisoryUnable to check indicaters individuly due to hazards wont turn off

  5. Pass86,918 miles (+1,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,918 miles
    Test number
    216912275678
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,572 miles (+2,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,572 miles
    Test number
    185417586100
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,835 miles (+2,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,835 miles
    Test number
    893127040455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,044 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,044 miles
    Test number
    185718825146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,031 miles (+1,726)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,031 miles
    Test number
    612426365212
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass78,305 miles (+4,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,305 miles
    Test number
    468978024411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,385 miles (+1)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    896245556479
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail73,384 miles (+12,809)4 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,384 miles
    Test number
    434610960386
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded.

  13. Pass60,575 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,575 miles
    Test number
    374246663377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,462 miles (+3,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,462 miles
    Test number
    292272189318
    • AdvisoryBoth front nearside and offside, upper and lower ball joint rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills heavily corroded

  15. Pass56,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    838693000151
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail56,609 miles (+2,091)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    726120326878
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass54,518 miles (+3,123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,518 miles
    Test number
    449772255102
    • NoteEml lamp on

  18. Pass51,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    426938644134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail51,395 miles (+2,611)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    535958244173
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass48,784 miles (+1,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,784 miles
    Test number
    196254653142
    • NoteHANDBRAKE ADJ/ REQD;

  21. Fail46,786 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,786 miles
    Test number
    458104552172
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass46,786 miles (+4,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,786 miles
    Test number
    697994152156
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass42,033 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,033 miles
    Test number
    547633651116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,458 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,458 miles
    Test number
    683425740177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,714 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,714 miles
    Test number
    693016459139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,542 miles (+3,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,542 miles
    Test number
    801868748189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass29,141 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,141 miles
    Test number
    654975457178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,399 miles
    Test number
    343873456186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC03 VPD

Does LC03 VPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC03 VPD is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC03 VPD?
The MOT on LC03 VPD is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC03 VPD done?
LC03 VPD was recorded at 90,189 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,296 miles a year.
Has LC03 VPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 VPD has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC03 VPD 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 LC03 VPD find?
LC03 VPD passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front and rear suspension components badly corroded not holed this m.o.t; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; engine management light on 01/07/2003.

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