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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,840 cc

LR03 HMFMOT history

LR03 HMF is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

LR03 HMF blue 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 29 May 2027
Mileage
69,713 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HMF was last recorded at 69,713 miles on 30 May 2026, 14,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,958 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14,755 miles
Average per year
3,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,713 miles
  • 2025 – 54,958 miles
  • 2024 – 43,178 miles
  • 2023 – 42,885 miles
  • 2021 – 42,360 miles
  • 2020 – 42,342 miles
  • 2019 – 42,339 miles
  • 2018 – 38,605 miles
  • 2017 – 37,877 miles
  • 2016 – 37,525 miles
  • 2015 – 36,647 miles
  • 2014 – 35,999 miles
  • 2013 – 35,648 miles
  • 2012 – 34,528 miles
  • 2011 – 32,088 miles
  • 2010 – 30,558 miles
  • 2009 – 24,820 miles
  • 2008 – 16,201 miles
  • 2007 – 10,118 miles
  • 2006 – 8,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,713 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,713 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,713 miles
    Test number
    554144461134
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail69,713 miles (+14,755)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,713 miles
    Test number
    455516006468
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass54,958 miles (+11,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,958 miles
    Test number
    209122036719
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    777765806131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail43,178 miles (+293)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    768883825520
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  6. Fail42,885 miles (+525)1 dangerous12 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,885 miles
    Test number
    557857455609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass42,360 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,360 miles
    Test number
    912769773331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,342 miles (+3)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,342 miles
    Test number
    362361900684
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass42,339 miles (+3,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    202624906247
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface rusting of inner and outer sill panels.All suspension parts have surface rusting.

  10. Pass38,605 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,605 miles
    Test number
    991233294459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,877 miles (+352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,877 miles
    Test number
    695954906928
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass37,525 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,525 miles
    Test number
    380123973280
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass36,647 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,647 miles
    Test number
    703780082665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,614 miles (+615)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,614 miles
    Test number
    702929109928
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill at rear near seat and seatbelt mounting (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass35,999 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,999 miles
    Test number
    449424814482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,648 miles
    Test number
    787431103325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail35,648 miles (+1,120)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,648 miles
    Test number
    938531703353
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass34,528 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,528 miles
    Test number
    399983492266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,088 miles
    Test number
    237050751288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,088 miles (+1,530)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,088 miles
    Test number
    345870551271
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass30,558 miles (+5,738)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,558 miles
    Test number
    514025120284
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs rusty on inner faces causing more wear on brake pads.

  22. Pass24,820 miles (+8,619)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,820 miles
    Test number
    653712319269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish

  23. Pass16,201 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,201 miles
    Test number
    411957338131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,118 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,118 miles
    Test number
    680938207104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,369 miles
    Test number
    932348306112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HMF

Does LR03 HMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HMF is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HMF?
The MOT on LR03 HMF is valid until 29 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 HMF done?
LR03 HMF was recorded at 69,713 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 3,050 miles a year.
Has LR03 HMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HMF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 HMF 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 HMF find?
LR03 HMF passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 1 more.

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