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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.

LD03 CBY 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass91,922 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass79,992 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,992 miles
    Test number
    575250896948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,947 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    437832902084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    586504439871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. Pass75,211 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,211 miles
    Test number
    484333532805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,554 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,554 miles
    Test number
    169671244134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass65,424 miles (+7,816)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,424 miles
    Test number
    635441563155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,608 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,608 miles
    Test number
    825448492057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass51,458 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,458 miles
    Test number
    796487811137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,032 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,032 miles
    Test number
    554241520138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass37,404 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,404 miles
    Test number
    442917708125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,750 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,750 miles
    Test number
    571967007183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,348 miles
    Test number
    454680916144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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