Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LR03 HMEMOT history
LR03 HME is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 40,969 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 HME
- 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
- 28 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 HME was last recorded at 40,969 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 39,796 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,173 miles
- Average per year
- 1,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,969 miles
- 2025 – 39,796 miles
- 2024 – 38,106 miles
- 2023 – 38,082 miles
- 2022 – 35,622 miles
- 2021 – 32,808 miles
- 2020 – 30,710 miles
- 2019 – 28,644 miles
- 2018 – 28,008 miles
- 2017 – 27,073 miles
- 2016 – 25,773 miles
- 2015 – 18,007 miles
- 2014 – 17,199 miles
- 2013 – 16,456 miles
- 2012 – 15,624 miles
- 2011 – 13,915 miles
- 2010 – 12,990 miles
- 2008 – 11,291 miles
- 2007 – 9,468 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,969 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,969 miles (+1,173)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 40,969 miles
- Test number
- 206501616593
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,796 miles (+1,690)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 39,796 miles
- Test number
- 757031233218
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass38,106 miles (+24)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 38,106 miles
- Test number
- 167372665856
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail38,082 miles (+2,460)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,082 miles
- Test number
- 592097462534
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box split (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass35,622 miles (+2,814)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 35,622 miles
- Test number
- 524752934483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,808 miles (+2,098)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 32,808 miles
- Test number
- 179160567996
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine noisy
Pass30,710 miles (+2,066)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 30,710 miles
- Test number
- 470741791183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,644 miles (+636)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 28,644 miles
- Test number
- 412170113370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,008 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 28,008 miles
- Test number
- 928240876343
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail28,008 miles (+935)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,008 miles
- Test number
- 522065389208
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass27,073 miles (+1,300)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 27,073 miles
- Test number
- 346357713412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,773 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 25,773 miles
- Test number
- 740708928601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,748 miles (+7,741)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 25,748 miles
- Test number
- 631414501667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,007 miles (+808)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 18,007 miles
- Test number
- 125023385010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass17,199 miles (+743)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 17,199 miles
- Test number
- 275803274008
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass16,456 miles (+832)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 16,456 miles
- Test number
- 597414193030
- NoteExhaust pipework rusty
- NoteFront pads worn close to limit/discs showing corrossion on inner faces
- NoteFront subframe & all suspension components showing surface corrossion
Pass15,624 miles (+1,709)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 15,624 miles
- Test number
- 129920392085
- NoteFront pads low/approx 1000 miles
- NoteN/s/r tyre very poor/heavy cracking on tread
- NoteO/s/r tyre just starting to perish 195/50/15v
- NoteRear pads 80% worn
Pass13,915 miles (+925)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 13,915 miles
- Test number
- 355755991072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,990 miles (+1,699)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 12,990 miles
- Test number
- 142180960016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,291 miles (+717)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 11,291 miles
- Test number
- 623572338311
- NoteNearside number plate light holder loose.
- NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe slightly bent.
Pass10,574 miles (+1,106)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 10,574 miles
- Test number
- 851027968020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 9,468 miles
- Test number
- 534550957087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 HME
- Does LR03 HME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HME is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 HME?
- The MOT on LR03 HME is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR03 HME done?
- LR03 HME was recorded at 40,969 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,635 miles a year.
- Has LR03 HME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 HME has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR03 HME 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 LR03 HME find?
- LR03 HME passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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