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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

LC03 VPFMOT history

LC03 VPF is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2022.

LC03 VPF blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2022
Mileage
136,589 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 VPF
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 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC03 VPF was last recorded at 136,589 miles on 25 Aug 2022, 2,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,096 miles · 19 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,493 miles
Average per year
6,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,589 miles
  • 2021 – 134,096 miles
  • 2020 – 130,020 miles
  • 2019 – 128,838 miles
  • 2018 – 120,949 miles
  • 2017 – 112,080 miles
  • 2016 – 103,444 miles
  • 2015 – 102,922 miles
  • 2013 – 102,423 miles
  • 2012 – 101,422 miles
  • 2011 – 96,603 miles
  • 2010 – 85,240 miles
  • 2009 – 69,841 miles
  • 2008 – 55,044 miles
  • 2007 – 45,647 miles
  • 2006 – 33,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,589 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected nearside and offside chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,589 miles (+2,493)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,589 miles
    Test number
    612472822527
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected nearside and offside chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass134,096 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,096 miles
    Test number
    442677098658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,020 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,020 miles
    Test number
    644293935317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,839 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    350859007366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail128,838 miles4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,838 miles
    Test number
    165195857629
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,838 miles (+7,889)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,838 miles
    Test number
    293373427020
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,949 miles (+8,869)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,949 miles
    Test number
    260059742142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,080 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    153053293247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail112,069 miles (+8,625)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,069 miles
    Test number
    373321475506
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass103,444 miles (+522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,444 miles
    Test number
    209085148980
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  11. Pass102,922 miles (+499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,922 miles
    Test number
    789951565012
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass102,423 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,423 miles
    Test number
    659050423202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,420 miles (+998)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,420 miles
    Test number
    409508713225
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass101,422 miles (+4,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,422 miles
    Test number
    807202012208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass96,603 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    309506451092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,600 miles (+11,360)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,600 miles
    Test number
    996325151098
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass85,240 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    381500050080
    • NoteVehicle becoming corroded

  18. Fail85,238 miles (+15,397)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,238 miles
    Test number
    832849240039
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle becoming corroded

  19. Pass69,841 miles (+14,797)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,841 miles
    Test number
    851406259033
    • NoteFront number plate deterioating
    • NoteVehicle becoming corroded

  20. Pass55,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,044 miles
    Test number
    381447368039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,041 miles (+9,394)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,041 miles
    Test number
    902487568034
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,647 miles (+11,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,647 miles
    Test number
    181777667459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,842 miles
    Test number
    252967936450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC03 VPF

Does LC03 VPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC03 VPF expired on 3 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC03 VPF?
The MOT on LC03 VPF expired on 3 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC03 VPF done?
LC03 VPF was recorded at 136,589 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2022, an average of 6,314 miles a year.
Has LC03 VPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 VPF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LC03 VPF 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 VPF find?
LC03 VPF failed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected nearside and offside chassis legs; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 9 more.

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