
Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LD03 CBYMOT history
LD03 CBY is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,922 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 May 2024
- Mileage
- 91,922 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,854 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 CBY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 CBY was last recorded at 91,922 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 91,922 miles · 24 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,854 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 91,922 miles
- 2022 – 89,065 miles
- 2020 – 85,817 miles
- 2019 – 82,296 miles
- 2018 – 79,992 miles
- 2017 – 79,947 miles
- 2016 – 77,798 miles
- 2015 – 75,211 miles
- 2014 – 71,554 miles
- 2013 – 65,424 miles
- 2012 – 57,608 miles
- 2011 – 51,458 miles
- 2010 – 46,032 miles
- 2009 – 41,454 miles
- 2008 – 37,404 miles
- 2007 – 32,750 miles
- 2006 – 26,348 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,922 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 91,922 miles
- Test number
- 385361850801
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,922 miles (+2,857)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,922 miles
- Test number
- 932665815191
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,065 miles (+1)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 89,065 miles
- Test number
- 516403408898
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail89,064 miles (+3,247)2 dangerous3 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,064 miles
- Test number
- 294519209371
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass85,817 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 85,817 miles
- Test number
- 321751519774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail85,817 miles (+3,521)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,817 miles
- Test number
- 385707501747
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,296 miles (+2,304)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 82,296 miles
- Test number
- 463783974845
- AdvisoryAll suspension arm's corroded but not seriously weakened, front and rear
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,992 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 79,992 miles
- Test number
- 575250896948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,947 miles (+2,149)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 79,947 miles
- Test number
- 437832902084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 77,798 miles
- Test number
- 586504439871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,798 miles (+2,587)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,798 miles
- Test number
- 353125600197
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass75,211 miles (+3,657)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 75,211 miles
- Test number
- 484333532805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,554 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 71,554 miles
- Test number
- 169671244134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,536 miles (+6,112)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,536 miles
- Test number
- 208989634498
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,424 miles (+7,816)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 65,424 miles
- Test number
- 635441563155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,608 miles (+6,150)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 57,608 miles
- Test number
- 825448492057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,458 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,458 miles
- Test number
- 447567011111
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass51,458 miles (+5,426)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 51,458 miles
- Test number
- 796487811137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,032 miles (+4,578)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 46,032 miles
- Test number
- 554241520138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,454 miles (+4,050)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 41,454 miles
- Test number
- 620556209162
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass37,404 miles (+4,654)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 37,404 miles
- Test number
- 442917708125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,750 miles (+6,402)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 32,750 miles
- Test number
- 571967007183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 26,348 miles
- Test number
- 454680916144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,348 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,348 miles
- Test number
- 574620916110
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Questions about LD03 CBY
- Does LD03 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD03 CBY expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 CBY?
- The MOT on LD03 CBY expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD03 CBY done?
- LD03 CBY was recorded at 91,922 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 3,854 miles a year.
- Has LD03 CBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 CBY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD03 CBY 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 LD03 CBY find?
- LD03 CBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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