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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

LB02 UFOMOT history

LB02 UFO is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
136,104 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 UFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 UFO was last recorded at 136,104 miles on 18 May 2026, 10,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,745 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,359 miles
Average per year
6,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,104 miles
  • 2025 – 125,745 miles
  • 2024 – 114,848 miles
  • 2023 – 106,434 miles
  • 2022 – 95,693 miles
  • 2021 – 90,222 miles
  • 2020 – 86,653 miles
  • 2019 – 76,280 miles
  • 2018 – 69,232 miles
  • 2017 – 61,448 miles
  • 2015 – 58,880 miles
  • 2014 – 54,964 miles
  • 2013 – 50,872 miles
  • 2012 – 45,493 miles
  • 2011 – 39,560 miles
  • 2010 – 32,075 miles
  • 2009 – 28,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,104 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroding
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroding

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,104 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,104 miles
    Test number
    754358510062
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroding

  2. Fail136,103 miles (+10,358)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,103 miles
    Test number
    561201965591
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroding

  3. Pass125,745 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,745 miles
    Test number
    609004989212
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail125,736 miles (+34)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,736 miles
    Test number
    469033983467
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Link Loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Link loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Link loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  5. Fail125,702 miles (+10,854)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,702 miles
    Test number
    520895170409
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass114,848 miles (+8,414)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,848 miles
    Test number
    415700062258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,434 miles (+10,741)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    193924649641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,693 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,693 miles
    Test number
    512255459055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,222 miles (+3,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,222 miles
    Test number
    881194443307
    • 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))

  10. Pass86,653 miles (+10,373)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,653 miles
    Test number
    753731470850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,280 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,280 miles
    Test number
    157352131639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,232 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,232 miles
    Test number
    177514531640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,448 miles (+2,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,448 miles
    Test number
    911587391776
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass58,880 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,880 miles
    Test number
    855438163016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,964 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,964 miles
    Test number
    847991024381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,872 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,872 miles
    Test number
    337228113325
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  17. Pass50,872 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,872 miles
    Test number
    486898613353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,493 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    489691002456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,560 miles
    Test number
    487148201328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,560 miles (+7,485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,560 miles
    Test number
    348988201344
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass32,075 miles (+3,276)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,075 miles
    Test number
    751822390298
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn on inner surfaces
    • NoteFront inner pads look low.very limited vision on exact condition,advise wheels off inspection asap,changing front discs at same time,if pads required
    • NoteFront tyres and offside rear tyre worn on outer,raised tread
    • NoteOffside rear brake more efficient than nearside rear

  22. Pass28,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,799 miles
    Test number
    694419599279
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB02 UFO

Does LB02 UFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 UFO is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 UFO?
The MOT on LB02 UFO is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 UFO done?
LB02 UFO was recorded at 136,104 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 6,480 miles a year.
Has LB02 UFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 UFO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB02 UFO 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 LB02 UFO find?
LB02 UFO passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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