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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 HZLMOT history

LB04 HZL is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,590 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 HZL was last recorded at 89,590 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 8,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,081 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,509 miles
Average per year
3,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,590 miles
  • 2024 – 81,081 miles
  • 2023 – 72,470 miles
  • 2022 – 64,096 miles
  • 2021 – 60,676 miles
  • 2020 – 56,141 miles
  • 2019 – 47,151 miles
  • 2018 – 38,497 miles
  • 2017 – 37,312 miles
  • 2016 – 35,853 miles
  • 2015 – 33,993 miles
  • 2014 – 32,488 miles
  • 2013 – 31,132 miles
  • 2012 – 29,850 miles
  • 2011 – 28,561 miles
  • 2010 – 26,961 miles
  • 2009 – 25,644 miles
  • 2008 – 21,012 miles
  • 2007 – 16,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,590 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r/ o/s/r/ (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySelf repear to bouth sills

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,590 miles (+8,509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,590 miles
    Test number
    892995514488
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r/ o/s/r/ (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySelf repear to bouth sills

  2. Pass81,081 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    414659182668
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail80,965 miles (+8,495)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,965 miles
    Test number
    125741468668
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,470 miles (+467)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,470 miles
    Test number
    497953162774
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail72,003 miles (+7,907)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    850020263637
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,096 miles (+3,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,096 miles
    Test number
    991083192134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass60,676 miles (+4,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    307477803780
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass56,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,141 miles
    Test number
    281235224636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components slightly corroded

  9. Fail56,141 miles (+8,990)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,141 miles
    Test number
    373047499507
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components slightly corroded

  10. Pass47,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,151 miles
    Test number
    144664392742
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder the body service rust

  11. Fail47,151 miles (+8,654)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,151 miles
    Test number
    946951462552
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder the body service rust

  12. Pass38,497 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,497 miles
    Test number
    874807550574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,312 miles (+1,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,312 miles
    Test number
    857159895496
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass35,853 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,853 miles
    Test number
    238104642620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are rusty/pitted on inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have surface corrosion

  15. Fail35,853 miles (+1,860)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,853 miles
    Test number
    553133251873
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are rusty/pitted on inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have surface corrosion

  16. Pass33,993 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    239886305415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,488 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    719447904102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,132 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,132 miles
    Test number
    319108703110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,850 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,850 miles
    Test number
    296627902175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,561 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,561 miles
    Test number
    298952101463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,961 miles (+1,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,961 miles
    Test number
    912237110192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,644 miles (+4,632)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,644 miles
    Test number
    170619499006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  23. Pass21,012 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,012 miles
    Test number
    122256618100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,493 miles
    Test number
    290155317119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB04 HZL

Does LB04 HZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 HZL is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HZL?
The MOT on LB04 HZL is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 HZL done?
LB04 HZL was recorded at 89,590 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
Has LB04 HZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HZL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 HZL 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 LB04 HZL find?
LB04 HZL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r/ o/s/r/; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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