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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

J856 LPXMOT history

J856 LPX is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,414 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

J856 LPX white 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,414 km
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,783 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J856 LPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
31 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J856 LPX was last recorded at 130,414 km on 19 Oct 2026, 1,947 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,467 km · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,947 km
Average per year
1,783 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,414 km
  • 2025 – 128,467 km
  • 2024 – 127,999 km
  • 2023 – 127,890 km
  • 2022 – 125,587 km
  • 2013 – 111,061 km
  • 2012 – 110,066 km
  • 2010 – 108,271 km
  • 2006 – 94,410 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,414 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has several areas of corrosion to undercarriage but not considered excessive

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,414 km (+1,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,414 km
    Test number
    787098985959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has several areas of corrosion to undercarriage but not considered excessive

  2. Pass128,467 km (+468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,467 km
    Test number
    249053720345
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass127,999 km (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,999 km
    Test number
    878589339307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail127,998 km (+108)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,998 km
    Test number
    291186397846
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,890 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,890 km
    Test number
    930334094124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,890 km (+2,303)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,890 km
    Test number
    929815366577
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,587 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,587 km
    Test number
    815586949926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,814 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,814 miles
    Test number
    942661399915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,686 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,686 miles
    Test number
    196131098912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,669 miles (+885)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,669 miles
    Test number
    333020878189
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass114,784 miles (+1,104)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,784 miles
    Test number
    406223982893
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,680 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,680 miles
    Test number
    866396222026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated inside

  13. Pass113,594 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,594 miles
    Test number
    565562002012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe rubbing on body
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear pads and discs worn and deteriorated

  14. Fail113,572 miles (+53)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,572 miles
    Test number
    180422091177
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe rubbing on body
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear pads and discs worn and deteriorated

  15. Pass113,519 miles (+592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,519 miles
    Test number
    746789473759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass112,927 miles (+1,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,927 miles
    Test number
    806930755168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass111,919 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,919 miles
    Test number
    128328444178
    • NoteCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  18. Pass111,061 km (+995)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,061 km
    Test number
    968895443136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteSlight corosion below brake servo
    • NoteSlight corosion in o/s/f wheelarch

  19. Pass110,066 km
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,066 km
    Test number
    608867142170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,129 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,129 miles
    Test number
    488588741122
    • NoteBrake pads all round getting low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre deteriated
    • NoteO/s/f tyre deteriated

  21. Pass108,271 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    108,271 km
    Test number
    701309440149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFloor pan slightly damaged

  22. Pass106,678 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    106,678 miles
    Test number
    260617349158
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel has slight bind
    • NoteO/s/f indicator glass broken but no white light showing

  23. Fail106,678 miles (+7,297)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,678 miles
    Test number
    663536349173
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel has slight bind
    • NoteO/s/f indicator glass broken but no white light showing

  24. Pass99,381 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,381 miles
    Test number
    920956568237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail99,371 miles (+79)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,371 miles
    Test number
    642391268267
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  26. Fail99,292 miles (+3,761)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,292 miles
    Test number
    180867028271
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass95,531 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    721134917232
    • NoteNs chassis rail dented
    • NoteNsr disc pitted

  28. Fail95,531 miles1 dangerous5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    414124217239
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNs chassis rail dented
    • NoteNsr brake disc pitted

  29. Pass94,410 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    94,410 km
    Test number
    702591126294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

  30. Fail94,410 km1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,410 km
    Test number
    124600426232
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

Questions about J856 LPX

Does J856 LPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J856 LPX is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J856 LPX?
The MOT on J856 LPX is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J856 LPX done?
J856 LPX was recorded at 130,414 km at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 1,783 km a year.
Has J856 LPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J856 LPX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on J856 LPX 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 J856 LPX find?
J856 LPX passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind strut; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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