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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration LB03WJY
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expires 10 Jul 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,259 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,866 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2025 7 Jun 202610 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,268 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- All front and rear suspension arms surface corrosion
5 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 81,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- All front and rear suspension arms surface corrosion
29 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,350 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,350 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,524 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust mounts broke but still supported
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 71,524 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust mounts broke but still supported
25 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,874 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021 7 Jun 202624 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,218 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,877 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2019 7 Jun 202613 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,556 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018 7 Jun 202610 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 44,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,833 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017 7 Jun 202620 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,833 MI
7 Jun 202615 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,644 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016 7 Jun 202629 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,889 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015 7 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,333 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014 7 Jun 20262 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,490 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,279 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,113 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2011 7 Jun 202611 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 354,809 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2010 7 Jun 202623 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,047 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2009 7 Jun 202623 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,734 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2008 7 Jun 202624 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,441 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LB03WJY was registered on 2003-07-25
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