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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc

LL03 STUMOT history

LL03 STU is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 32,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LL03 STU 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 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
32,911 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 STU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 STU was last recorded at 32,911 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,474 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
437 miles
Average per year
1,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,911 miles
  • 2024 – 32,474 miles
  • 2023 – 30,414 miles
  • 2022 – 29,728 miles
  • 2021 – 28,598 miles
  • 2020 – 27,509 miles
  • 2019 – 26,016 miles
  • 2018 – 24,394 miles
  • 2017 – 23,895 miles
  • 2015 – 21,838 miles
  • 2014 – 20,726 miles
  • 2013 – 18,102 miles
  • 2012 – 17,786 miles
  • 2011 – 17,181 miles
  • 2010 – 16,463 miles
  • 2009 – 15,255 miles
  • 2008 – 14,749 miles
  • 2007 – 13,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,911 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,911 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    32,911 miles
    Test number
    836816150918
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail32,911 miles (+437)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,911 miles
    Test number
    319117519713
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass32,474 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    32,474 miles
    Test number
    808715369676
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail32,474 miles (+2,060)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,474 miles
    Test number
    514499451431
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass30,414 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    30,414 miles
    Test number
    171854721800
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail30,414 miles (+686)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,414 miles
    Test number
    111647649957
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass29,728 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,728 miles
    Test number
    730118904418
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail29,728 miles (+1,130)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,728 miles
    Test number
    719117880303
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass28,598 miles (+1,089)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    28,598 miles
    Test number
    464689537330
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass27,509 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,509 miles
    Test number
    858286906446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,016 miles
    Test number
    106720291677
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Fail26,016 miles (+1,622)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,016 miles
    Test number
    513446261240
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. Pass24,394 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,394 miles
    Test number
    110581399784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,381 miles (+486)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,381 miles
    Test number
    417554433048
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass23,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,895 miles
    Test number
    742687354783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  16. Fail23,404 miles (+1,566)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,404 miles
    Test number
    323793873087
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  17. Pass21,838 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,838 miles
    Test number
    858216994990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,726 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,726 miles
    Test number
    365806964470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,102 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,102 miles
    Test number
    138853163239
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
  20. Pass18,102 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,102 miles
    Test number
    357423663278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,786 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,786 miles
    Test number
    667703412222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,181 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,181 miles
    Test number
    115894111223
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  23. Pass17,181 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,181 miles
    Test number
    118774111294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,463 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,463 miles
    Test number
    900187040197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,255 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,255 miles
    Test number
    211676429110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,749 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,749 miles
    Test number
    240240838474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,581 miles
    Test number
    232974527412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail13,581 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,581 miles
    Test number
    782034927143
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LL03 STU

Does LL03 STU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 STU is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL03 STU?
The MOT on LL03 STU is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 STU done?
LL03 STU was recorded at 32,911 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 1,044 miles a year.
Has LL03 STU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 STU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 STU 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 LL03 STU find?
LL03 STU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear; front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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