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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

LB05 FXSMOT history

LB05 FXS is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,747 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FXS was last recorded at 86,747 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 5,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,184 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,563 miles
Average per year
3,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,747 miles
  • 2025 – 81,184 miles
  • 2024 – 73,738 miles
  • 2023 – 61,904 miles
  • 2022 – 54,820 miles
  • 2021 – 49,232 miles
  • 2020 – 46,750 miles
  • 2019 – 40,939 miles
  • 2018 – 39,695 miles
  • 2017 – 38,066 miles
  • 2016 – 35,779 miles
  • 2015 – 33,787 miles
  • 2014 – 30,817 miles
  • 2013 – 28,001 miles
  • 2012 – 26,484 miles
  • 2011 – 25,511 miles
  • 2010 – 22,314 miles
  • 2009 – 21,272 miles
  • 2008 – 18,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,747 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,747 miles (+5,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    330650271654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,184 miles (+7,446)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,184 miles
    Test number
    991838308081
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,738 miles (+11,834)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,738 miles
    Test number
    681556223916
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower nsr lower sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower osr sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass61,904 miles (+7,084)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,904 miles
    Test number
    391230801760
    • 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear sills rusty

  5. Pass54,820 miles (+5,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,820 miles
    Test number
    296194680704
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass49,232 miles (+2,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    395549380053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,750 miles (+5,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,750 miles
    Test number
    882336374176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust showing under venicle

  8. Pass40,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,939 miles
    Test number
    230615727229
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface rust showing under vehicle

  9. Fail40,939 miles (+1,244)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,939 miles
    Test number
    322470338974
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface rust showing under vehicle

  10. Pass39,695 miles (+1,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    948460955255
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of underbody started to rust

  11. Pass38,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,066 miles
    Test number
    512694459546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light lens is cracked
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryRusty exhaust

  12. Fail38,066 miles (+2,287)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,066 miles
    Test number
    414718763520
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light lens is cracked
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryRusty exhaust

  13. Pass35,779 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    568845159287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,787 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,787 miles
    Test number
    315204955055
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust Rusty

  15. Pass33,787 miles (+2,970)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,787 miles
    Test number
    398124255065
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust Rusty

  16. Pass30,817 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,817 miles
    Test number
    457407924066
    • NoteOffside front tyre started to perish
    • NoteRear brake discs started to wear

  17. Fail30,817 miles (+2,816)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,817 miles
    Test number
    576597324028
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre started to perish
    • NoteRear brake discs started to wear

  18. Fail28,001 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    488618233012
    • 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brakes discs stared to wear
    • NoteO/s/f tyre stared to perish

  19. Pass28,001 miles (+1,517)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    989498333086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brakes discs stared to wear
    • NoteO/s/f tyre stared to perish

  20. Pass26,484 miles (+973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,484 miles
    Test number
    698840142080
    • NoteFront tyres started to perish

  21. Pass25,511 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,511 miles
    Test number
    546164551087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,314 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,314 miles
    Test number
    203398750007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,272 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,272 miles
    Test number
    532567869180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,577 miles
    Test number
    893785768106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FXS

Does LB05 FXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FXS is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FXS?
The MOT on LB05 FXS is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 FXS done?
LB05 FXS was recorded at 86,747 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,837 miles a year.
Has LB05 FXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FXS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB05 FXS 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 LB05 FXS find?
LB05 FXS passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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