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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc

LB04 JCYMOT history

LB04 JCY is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
108,504 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 JCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 JCY was last recorded at 108,504 miles on 21 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,495 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,504 miles
  • 2025 – 102,739 miles
  • 2024 – 98,851 miles
  • 2023 – 94,611 miles
  • 2022 – 89,917 miles
  • 2021 – 86,846 miles
  • 2020 – 85,461 miles
  • 2019 – 83,319 miles
  • 2017 – 78,070 miles
  • 2016 – 77,035 miles
  • 2015 – 71,027 miles
  • 2013 – 62,058 miles
  • 2012 – 51,685 miles
  • 2011 – 45,615 miles
  • 2010 – 43,178 miles
  • 2009 – 37,097 miles
  • 2008 – 30,619 miles
  • 2007 – 24,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,504 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,504 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,504 miles
    Test number
    516910131454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,495 miles (+5,756)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,495 miles
    Test number
    764063738484
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass102,739 miles (+3,888)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    284852103708
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,851 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,851 miles
    Test number
    657649378425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,844 miles (+4,233)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,844 miles
    Test number
    600194891147
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED MULTIPLE PLACES (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL FITTED COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT DUST COVERS DETERIORATING APRT FROM N/S/F LOWER
    • AdvisoryFront ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES WORN
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT NO CORDS OR PLY VISIBLE
    • AdvisoryNearside HEADLIGHT GOING OPAQUE
    • AdvisoryPARK BRAKE TRAVEL LONG

  6. Pass94,611 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,611 miles
    Test number
    703336560157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,593 miles (+4,676)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,593 miles
    Test number
    186972799646
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (outer sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass89,917 miles (+3,071)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    89,917 miles
    Test number
    409083872418
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    278222029347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,846 miles (+1,385)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    926719358486
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass85,461 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    85,461 miles
    Test number
    744245640334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,319 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    637187361181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,070 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,070 miles
    Test number
    543378181242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    236373279361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,035 miles (+66)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    838488964581
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass76,969 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    137646215368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,027 miles
    Test number
    108877905476
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Fail71,026 miles (+8,968)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,026 miles
    Test number
    608987705037
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass62,058 miles (+10,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,058 miles
    Test number
    829597323291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass51,685 miles (+6,070)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,685 miles
    Test number
    608801082139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear diff tight( stiff)

  21. Pass45,615 miles (+2,437)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,615 miles
    Test number
    728552171114
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteRear pads low

  22. Pass43,178 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    112850440142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,097 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,097 miles
    Test number
    891349539106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,619 miles
    Test number
    203089028499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,619 miles (+6,122)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,619 miles
    Test number
    233229528198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass24,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,497 miles
    Test number
    504699647189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 JCY

Does LB04 JCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 JCY is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 JCY?
The MOT on LB04 JCY is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 JCY done?
LB04 JCY was recorded at 108,504 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,426 miles a year.
Has LB04 JCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 JCY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 JCY 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 JCY find?
LB04 JCY passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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