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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,840 cc

LS03 FJVMOT history

LS03 FJV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 72,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LS03 FJV green 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,222 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FJV was last recorded at 72,222 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,220 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,222 miles
  • 2024 – 70,706 miles
  • 2022 – 67,409 miles
  • 2021 – 59,797 miles
  • 2020 – 55,502 miles
  • 2019 – 53,501 miles
  • 2018 – 51,974 miles
  • 2017 – 51,387 miles
  • 2016 – 48,475 miles
  • 2015 – 46,682 miles
  • 2014 – 44,053 miles
  • 2013 – 41,542 miles
  • 2012 – 39,353 miles
  • 2011 – 36,112 miles
  • 2010 – 33,249 miles
  • 2009 – 30,619 miles
  • 2008 – 27,593 miles
  • 2007 – 25,386 miles
  • 2006 – 21,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,222 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge prompt replacement is advised (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s ands n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • O/s and n/s outer sill sections are in a corroded condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,222 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,222 miles
    Test number
    911270940072
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge prompt replacement is advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s ands n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,220 miles (+1,514)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,220 miles
    Test number
    553761401732
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge prompt replacement is advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s ands n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,706 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    584385314665
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill section is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill section is corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail70,706 miles (+3,297)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    103629501379
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill section is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill section is corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,409 miles (+3,826)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,409 miles
    Test number
    282821927799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear of outer sill showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis rail is showing signs of corrosion under suspension arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear of outer sill showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,583 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    629146189585
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sill sections are in a corroded condition

  7. Fail63,575 miles (+3,778)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    312519406098
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle font 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sill sections are in a corroded condition

  8. Pass59,797 miles (+4,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,797 miles
    Test number
    295095466347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill section is showing signs of corrosion

  9. Pass55,502 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,502 miles
    Test number
    513026332274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail55,500 miles (+1,999)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,500 miles
    Test number
    167711185238
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint is severely corroded

  11. Pass53,501 miles (+1,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,501 miles
    Test number
    573926929394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroding

  12. Pass51,974 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,974 miles
    Test number
    235127402882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    971195185703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,387 miles (+2,912)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    926341853777
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass48,475 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,475 miles
    Test number
    660983507666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,682 miles
    Test number
    225429695044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,682 miles (+2,629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,682 miles
    Test number
    266199395046
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    197719694432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,053 miles (+2,511)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    239819494038
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  20. Fail41,542 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,542 miles
    Test number
    169515393422
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,542 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,542 miles
    Test number
    959335793001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,353 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    166276092069
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass39,353 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    795826492093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,112 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,112 miles
    Test number
    338866391052
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass36,112 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,112 miles
    Test number
    869726691059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,249 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,249 miles
    Test number
    362334800195
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass33,249 miles (+2,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,249 miles
    Test number
    553364400130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass30,619 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,619 miles
    Test number
    680712119180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,593 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,593 miles
    Test number
    214947708107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,386 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,386 miles
    Test number
    991715717191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass21,492 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,492 miles
    Test number
    821179806138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LS03 FJV

Does LS03 FJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 FJV is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FJV?
The MOT on LS03 FJV is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 FJV done?
LS03 FJV was recorded at 72,222 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,545 miles a year.
Has LS03 FJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FJV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 FJV 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 LS03 FJV find?
LS03 FJV passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge prompt replacement is advised, and 1 more.

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