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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

LS03 FJZMOT history

LS03 FJZ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

LS03 FJZ silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2022
Mileage
155,037 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FJZ
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
29 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS03 FJZ was last recorded at 155,037 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 1,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,979 miles · 20 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,058 miles
Average per year
5,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,037 miles
  • 2021 – 153,979 miles
  • 2019 – 152,171 miles
  • 2018 – 148,889 miles
  • 2017 – 144,746 miles
  • 2016 – 140,891 miles
  • 2015 – 138,048 miles
  • 2014 – 136,336 miles
  • 2012 – 136,093 miles
  • 2011 – 135,698 miles
  • 2010 – 124,854 miles
  • 2009 – 110,532 miles
  • 2008 – 94,132 miles
  • 2007 – 79,149 miles
  • 2006 – 62,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,037 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions not tested overheated on second fast idle test was failing on lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components heavily corroded

What MOT failures 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear starting to corrode on inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,037 miles (+1,058)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,037 miles
    Test number
    802064725907
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested overheated on second fast idle test was failing on lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components heavily corroded

  2. Pass153,979 miles (+1,808)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,979 miles
    Test number
    101838262452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded

  3. Pass152,171 miles (+3,282)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,171 miles
    Test number
    478769370986
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass148,889 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    148,889 miles
    Test number
    184786249210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,888 miles (+4,142)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,888 miles
    Test number
    269969010309
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass144,746 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,746 miles
    Test number
    112155088173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  7. Fail144,716 miles (+3,825)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,716 miles
    Test number
    259520115956
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded visible from wheel arch and underneath vehicle (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded visible from under bonnet and underneath vehicle (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered with underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderside slightly corroded

  8. Pass140,891 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    140,891 miles
    Test number
    120720141471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear starting to corrode on inner sill

  9. Fail140,851 miles (+2,803)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,851 miles
    Test number
    306303728419
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear starting to corrode on inner sill
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake binding

  10. Pass138,048 miles (+1,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    138,048 miles
    Test number
    299415385035
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass136,336 miles (+243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    136,336 miles
    Test number
    366972194025
    • NoteSurface corosion under vehicle

  12. Pass136,093 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    136,093 miles
    Test number
    139569502282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail136,091 miles (+393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,091 miles
    Test number
    347938302443
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass135,698 miles (+10,844)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    135,698 miles
    Test number
    266659271466
    • NoteFront susp arms coroded
    • NoteRear outer sills coroded

  15. Pass124,854 miles (+14,322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,854 miles
    Test number
    763299270186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,532 miles (+16,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    110,532 miles
    Test number
    653922989104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass94,132 miles (+14,983)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    702945768161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,149 miles (+16,683)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    79,149 miles
    Test number
    303742457159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,466 miles
    Test number
    662974976123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 FJZ

Does LS03 FJZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FJZ expired on 19 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FJZ?
The MOT on LS03 FJZ expired on 19 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FJZ done?
LS03 FJZ was recorded at 155,037 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 5,774 miles a year.
Has LS03 FJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FJZ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 FJZ 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 FJZ find?
LS03 FJZ failed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 7 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; emissions not tested overheated on second fast idle test was failing on lambda reading, and 7 more.

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