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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

LR03 XFSMOT history

LR03 XFS is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 38,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LR03 XFS 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 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
38,453 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 XFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 XFS was last recorded at 38,453 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,096 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
357 miles
Average per year
1,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,453 miles
  • 2024 – 38,096 miles
  • 2023 – 36,570 miles
  • 2022 – 35,924 miles
  • 2021 – 35,460 miles
  • 2019 – 35,018 miles
  • 2018 – 34,082 miles
  • 2017 – 33,581 miles
  • 2016 – 32,437 miles
  • 2015 – 30,776 miles
  • 2014 – 27,399 miles
  • 2013 – 25,816 miles
  • 2012 – 24,495 miles
  • 2011 – 23,518 miles
  • 2010 – 21,584 miles
  • 2009 – 19,857 miles
  • 2008 – 18,614 miles
  • 2007 – 16,063 miles
  • 2006 – 11,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,453 miles
  • AdvisoryAll Under Body Components UndersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,453 miles (+357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    38,453 miles
    Test number
    737012206729
    • AdvisoryAll Under Body Components Undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass38,096 miles (+693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    38,096 miles
    Test number
    910755306158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under body components undersealed

  3. Pass37,403 miles (+833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    37,403 miles
    Test number
    863942769897
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside components covered with underseal

  4. Pass36,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,570 miles
    Test number
    594751684490
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside body sill

  5. Fail36,570 miles (+646)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,570 miles
    Test number
    483945041413
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside body sill

  6. Pass35,924 miles (+464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    932650370968
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal

  7. Pass35,460 miles (+442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    35,460 miles
    Test number
    816769311149
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass35,018 miles (+936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,018 miles
    Test number
    880215089041
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass34,082 miles (+501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,082 miles
    Test number
    838508440709
    • AdvisoryFull inspection of under body components not possible, underseal covered
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.2.6)

  10. Pass33,581 miles (+1,144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,581 miles
    Test number
    212696712332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car has been covered in under sill

  11. Pass32,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,437 miles
    Test number
    525992400123
    • AdvisoryFull inspection of under body not possible, heavily under-sealed, some corrosion where visible.
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside body sills in an advanced state of corrosion.

  12. Fail32,437 miles (+1,661)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,437 miles
    Test number
    518753200247
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFull inspection of under body not possible, heavily under-sealed, some corrosion where visible.
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside body sills in an advanced state of corrosion.

  13. Pass30,776 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,776 miles
    Test number
    315969785036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail30,773 miles (+3,374)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,773 miles
    Test number
    948254185015
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass27,399 miles (+1,583)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,399 miles
    Test number
    999875684056
    • NoteN/S/F WHEEL HAS SLIGHT RESTRICTED FREE MOVEMENT

  16. Pass25,816 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,816 miles
    Test number
    248384193055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,495 miles (+977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,495 miles
    Test number
    506776992025
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass23,518 miles (+1,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,518 miles
    Test number
    185750591414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass21,584 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,584 miles
    Test number
    573869690072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,857 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,857 miles
    Test number
    782998899047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,614 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,614 miles
    Test number
    251212698022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,063 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,063 miles
    Test number
    780335777047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,494 miles
    Test number
    523679776031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail11,489 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,489 miles
    Test number
    822099776064
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LR03 XFS

Does LR03 XFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 XFS is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR03 XFS?
The MOT on LR03 XFS is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 XFS done?
LR03 XFS was recorded at 38,453 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 1,373 miles a year.
Has LR03 XFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 XFS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR03 XFS 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 XFS find?
LR03 XFS passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: all under body components undersealed; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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