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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc

LB04 XXMMOT history

LB04 XXM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
155,937 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XXM
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
26 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XXM was last recorded at 155,937 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,245 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
692 miles
Average per year
7,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,937 miles
  • 2025 – 155,245 miles
  • 2024 – 148,061 miles
  • 2023 – 134,980 miles
  • 2022 – 124,370 miles
  • 2021 – 112,660 miles
  • 2020 – 106,717 miles
  • 2019 – 97,298 miles
  • 2018 – 84,402 miles
  • 2017 – 71,747 miles
  • 2016 – 63,814 miles
  • 2015 – 59,180 miles
  • 2014 – 55,490 miles
  • 2013 – 50,566 miles
  • 2012 – 44,666 miles
  • 2011 – 40,042 miles
  • 2010 – 36,171 miles
  • 2009 – 31,817 miles
  • 2008 – 27,272 miles
  • 2007 – 21,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,937 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,937 miles (+692)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    155,937 miles
    Test number
    995124879714
    • MinorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,245 miles
    Test number
    504730276484
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail155,245 miles (+7,184)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,245 miles
    Test number
    968055075782
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass148,061 miles (+13,081)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,061 miles
    Test number
    345203129506
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass134,980 miles (+10,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    432128017473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,370 miles (+11,710)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,370 miles
    Test number
    969787443942
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,660 miles
    Test number
    405784434827
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear, inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail112,660 miles (+5,943)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,660 miles
    Test number
    595741352577
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear, inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass106,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,717 miles
    Test number
    587037196611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,717 miles (+9,419)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,717 miles
    Test number
    747046174691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass97,298 miles (+12,896)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    701330759557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    802851708713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,390 miles (+12,643)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,390 miles
    Test number
    780166749257
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass71,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    320443074041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,747 miles (+7,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    676608205099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass63,814 miles (+4,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,814 miles
    Test number
    160497532748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside corrosion to outer bodysills
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine under tray

  17. Pass59,180 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,180 miles
    Test number
    158406318288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,490 miles (+32)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    255216444234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNsf tyre starting to perish

  19. Fail55,458 miles (+4,892)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,458 miles
    Test number
    416785144244
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNsf tyre starting to perish

  20. Pass50,566 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,566 miles
    Test number
    397629023289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,666 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,666 miles
    Test number
    127784732272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,042 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    585512541251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,171 miles (+4,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    812561680263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,817 miles (+4,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,817 miles
    Test number
    351312389285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass27,272 miles (+5,485)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,272 miles
    Test number
    810611898271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,787 miles
    Test number
    673767697271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB04 XXM

Does LB04 XXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XXM is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XXM?
The MOT on LB04 XXM is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 XXM done?
LB04 XXM was recorded at 155,937 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,149 miles a year.
Has LB04 XXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XXM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 XXM 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 XXM find?
LB04 XXM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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