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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LA06 ASUMOT history

LA06 ASU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LA06 ASU red 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,441 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA06 ASU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA06 ASU was last recorded at 92,441 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 3,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,685 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,756 miles
Average per year
4,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,441 miles
  • 2024 – 88,685 miles
  • 2023 – 85,075 miles
  • 2022 – 82,035 miles
  • 2021 – 77,756 miles
  • 2020 – 66,198 miles
  • 2019 – 54,654 miles
  • 2018 – 49,347 miles
  • 2017 – 42,922 miles
  • 2016 – 40,964 miles
  • 2015 – 38,452 miles
  • 2014 – 36,042 miles
  • 2013 – 34,299 miles
  • 2012 – 32,511 miles
  • 2011 – 30,180 miles
  • 2010 – 27,817 miles
  • 2009 – 25,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,441 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively +rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,441 miles (+3,756)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    553051364543
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,685 miles (+3,610)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    437752287009
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,075 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    175424993736
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively +rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail85,054 miles (+3,019)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,054 miles
    Test number
    656227109709
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively +rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,035 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    742383524770
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail82,034 miles (+4,278)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,034 miles
    Test number
    611122491234
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass77,756 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,756 miles
    Test number
    360041416566
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S and O.S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N.S and O.S (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail77,756 miles (+11,558)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,756 miles
    Test number
    412559299132
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N.S and O.S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S and O.S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N.S and O.S (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass66,198 miles (+9,497)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    402063872473
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass56,701 miles (+2,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,701 miles
    Test number
    793317692791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,654 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    54,654 miles
    Test number
    119652410922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,347 miles (+6,425)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,347 miles
    Test number
    444831824246
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper coil spring rubber Deteriorated Both side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass42,922 miles (+1,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,922 miles
    Test number
    929673093338
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass40,964 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,964 miles
    Test number
    585471796738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,452 miles (+2,410)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,452 miles
    Test number
    419281765137
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass36,042 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,042 miles
    Test number
    676237264144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,299 miles
    Test number
    766833963160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail34,299 miles (+1,788)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,299 miles
    Test number
    327603963184
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,511 miles (+2,331)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,511 miles
    Test number
    946105362130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWiper blades split/worn

  20. Pass30,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,180 miles
    Test number
    197707361175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,180 miles (+2,363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,180 miles
    Test number
    289617461417
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass27,817 miles (+2,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,817 miles
    Test number
    784862970188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass25,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,068 miles
    Test number
    150268069180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA06 ASU

Does LA06 ASU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA06 ASU is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA06 ASU?
The MOT on LA06 ASU is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA06 ASU done?
LA06 ASU was recorded at 92,441 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,086 miles a year.
Has LA06 ASU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA06 ASU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LA06 ASU 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 LA06 ASU find?
LA06 ASU passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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