Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LR03 HLZMOT history
LR03 HLZ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,369 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 89,369 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,764 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 HLZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 HLZ was last recorded at 89,369 miles on 7 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jan 2026: 89,369 miles, lower than 89,638 miles on 5 Jan 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 89,638 miles · 5 Jan 2026
- Average per year
- 3,764 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,369 miles
- 2025 – 77,237 miles
- 2023 – 69,446 miles
- 2021 – 63,289 miles
- 2020 – 61,266 miles
- 2019 – 58,768 miles
- 2018 – 56,187 miles
- 2017 – 52,844 miles
- 2016 – 49,128 miles
- 2015 – 45,971 miles
- 2014 – 42,730 miles
- 2013 – 38,788 miles
- 2012 – 35,815 miles
- 2011 – 32,303 miles
- 2010 – 27,887 miles
- 2009 – 23,630 miles
- 2008 – 21,015 miles
- 2007 – 17,721 miles
- 2006 – 15,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,369 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole not in a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover splitting/perishing
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear inner sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear light unit damaged/cracked, however does not affect the operation of any bulbs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,369 miles (-269)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 89,369 miles
- Test number
- 635328426681
- MinorNearside Front Lower 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))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole not in a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail89,638 miles (+12,401)2 dangerous3 major2 repaired2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,638 miles
- Test number
- 391352030660
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower 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))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole not in a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,237 miles (+14)2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 77,237 miles
- Test number
- 630326759807
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged/cracked, however does not affect the operation of any bulbs
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion hole on inner sill, however not within a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit has condensation
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear reverse lamp inoperative
Fail77,223 miles (+7,777)8 major2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,223 miles
- Test number
- 471570931906
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe has 2 of 3 nuts missing and has a major leak from join (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged/cracked, however does not affect the operation of any bulbs
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion hole on inner sill, however not within a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit has condensation
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear reverse lamp inoperative
Pass69,446 miles (+5,079)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 69,446 miles
- Test number
- 241369528561
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,367 miles (+1,078)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 64,367 miles
- Test number
- 472449527604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,289 miles (+2,023)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 63,289 miles
- Test number
- 689787303595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,266 miles (+2,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 61,266 miles
- Test number
- 444920021428
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass58,768 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,768 miles
- Test number
- 543806596415
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass56,187 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 56,187 miles
- Test number
- 261068764761
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass53,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 53,653 miles
- Test number
- 116150173883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,653 miles (+809)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,653 miles
- Test number
- 574036276712
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass52,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 52,844 miles
- Test number
- 492743437106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,844 miles (+3,716)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,844 miles
- Test number
- 842042954576
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear hanging down (1.1.C.1f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass49,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 49,128 miles
- Test number
- 303769273549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,128 miles (+3,157)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,128 miles
- Test number
- 588353679808
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail45,971 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,971 miles
- Test number
- 176761945044
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass45,971 miles (+3,241)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 45,971 miles
- Test number
- 406651245090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 42,730 miles
- Test number
- 639901844064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,730 miles (+3,942)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,730 miles
- Test number
- 769841744000
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Pass38,788 miles (+2,973)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 38,788 miles
- Test number
- 239067333039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,815 miles (+3,512)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 35,815 miles
- Test number
- 919993022048
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass32,303 miles (+4,416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 32,303 miles
- Test number
- 145934521442
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,887 miles (+4,257)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 27,887 miles
- Test number
- 492663020006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 23,630 miles
- Test number
- 102284529056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,630 miles (+2,615)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,630 miles
- Test number
- 910154429089
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass21,015 miles (+3,294)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 21,015 miles
- Test number
- 802949088033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,721 miles (+2,700)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 17,721 miles
- Test number
- 720150997033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 15,021 miles
- Test number
- 873077696016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 HLZ
- Does LR03 HLZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HLZ is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 HLZ?
- The MOT on LR03 HLZ is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR03 HLZ done?
- LR03 HLZ was recorded at 89,369 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,764 miles a year.
- Has LR03 HLZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 HLZ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR03 HLZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR03 HLZ find?
- LR03 HLZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 7 more.
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