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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,597 cc

LM03 OENMOT history

LM03 OEN is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 90,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LM03 OEN 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,741 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OEN was last recorded at 90,741 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,597 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
3,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,741 miles
  • 2025 – 90,597 miles
  • 2024 – 90,363 miles
  • 2022 – 89,337 miles
  • 2021 – 87,964 miles
  • 2020 – 87,963 miles
  • 2019 – 80,381 miles
  • 2018 – 77,184 miles
  • 2016 – 73,962 miles
  • 2014 – 60,013 miles
  • 2013 – 57,979 miles
  • 2012 – 55,810 miles
  • 2011 – 53,824 miles
  • 2010 – 51,141 miles
  • 2009 – 48,192 miles
  • 2008 – 43,930 miles
  • 2007 – 35,858 miles
  • 2006 – 26,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,741 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    369208106722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,741 miles (+144)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    371077960190
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass90,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    593864308734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,597 miles (+234)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    524396820924
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,363 miles
    Test number
    800601282809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,363 miles (+1,026)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,363 miles
    Test number
    937439119095
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass89,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    89,337 miles
    Test number
    625591912231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,337 miles (+1,373)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,337 miles
    Test number
    820680568498
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass87,964 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,964 miles
    Test number
    965400374839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,963 miles (+3,100)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,963 miles
    Test number
    797752309786
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg at subframe/ anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti roll bar mounting bolt missing

  11. Pass84,863 miles (+4,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,863 miles
    Test number
    970831869719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer lower body/ sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has general corrosion

  12. Pass80,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,381 miles
    Test number
    789638953019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,381 miles (+3,197)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,381 miles
    Test number
    524159452694
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass77,184 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,184 miles
    Test number
    964513173726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,962 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    754896343285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertray fitted

  16. Fail73,962 miles (+5,849)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    274082899661
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working high viz (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertray fitted

  17. Pass68,113 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,113 miles
    Test number
    129450158012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear disc's corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

  18. Fail68,113 miles (+8,100)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,113 miles
    Test number
    278059667561
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear disc's corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

  19. Pass60,013 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,013 miles
    Test number
    686739704206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Perished

  20. Fail60,013 miles (+2,034)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,013 miles
    Test number
    709185604275
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Perished

  21. Pass57,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    405777623205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,979 miles (+2,169)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    628757323201
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass55,810 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,810 miles
    Test number
    287179812252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,824 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,824 miles
    Test number
    279091911245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wiper is slightly damaged

  25. Fail53,824 miles (+2,683)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,824 miles
    Test number
    188751911276
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wiper is slightly damaged

  26. Pass51,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,141 miles
    Test number
    662317190188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail51,141 miles (+2,949)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,141 miles
    Test number
    590867490121
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass48,192 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,192 miles
    Test number
    554519809239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,930 miles (+8,072)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,930 miles
    Test number
    830278008213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    572717207244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail35,858 miles (+9,663)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    240337107214
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Fail26,195 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,195 miles
    Test number
    342892706225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  33. Pass26,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,195 miles
    Test number
    880872006209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 OEN

Does LM03 OEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 OEN is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OEN?
The MOT on LM03 OEN is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 OEN done?
LM03 OEN was recorded at 90,741 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,233 miles a year.
Has LM03 OEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OEN has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 OEN 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 LM03 OEN find?
LM03 OEN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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