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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,798 cc

LEA 3MOT history

LEA 3 is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 55,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LEA 3 black 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 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
55,634 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LEA 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LEA 3 was last recorded at 55,634 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,059 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,575 miles
Average per year
2,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,634 miles
  • 2024 – 53,059 miles
  • 2023 – 50,584 miles
  • 2022 – 47,909 miles
  • 2021 – 42,191 miles
  • 2020 – 39,006 miles
  • 2019 – 36,537 miles
  • 2018 – 33,967 miles
  • 2017 – 31,992 miles
  • 2016 – 28,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,634 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,634 miles (+2,575)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    55,634 miles
    Test number
    428253125886
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass53,059 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,059 miles
    Test number
    324607506584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,584 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    50,584 miles
    Test number
    452649261571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,909 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    47,909 miles
    Test number
    740721096868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,866 miles (+5,675)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    200467108598
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged leaking (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass42,191 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    515208735099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,185 miles (+3,179)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    747257628156
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass39,006 miles (+2,469)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    39,006 miles
    Test number
    399831162460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished/worn on edges
    • AdvisorySlight pitting front brake discs

  9. Pass36,537 miles (+2,570)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,537 miles
    Test number
    648415161684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

  10. Pass33,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,967 miles
    Test number
    425856003582
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on front and rear brake discs

  11. Fail33,967 miles (+1,975)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,967 miles
    Test number
    152281886168
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubber split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on front and rear brake discs

  12. Pass31,992 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    111692329882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,938 miles (+3,759)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,938 miles
    Test number
    315438672294
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3.5-4mm

  14. Pass28,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    746948567295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,179 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    238639128954
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LEA 3

What vehicle is registration LEA 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LEA 3 on a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Apr 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LEA 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LEA 3 is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LEA 3?
The MOT on LEA 3 is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LEA 3 done?
LEA 3 was recorded at 55,634 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 2,828 miles a year.
Has LEA 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LEA 3 has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LEA 3 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 LEA 3 find?
LEA 3 passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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