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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

LB05 VRPMOT history

LB05 VRP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
69,898 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VRP
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
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VRP was last recorded at 69,898 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,769 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
2,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,898 miles
  • 2025 – 67,668 miles
  • 2024 – 66,016 miles
  • 2023 – 64,114 miles
  • 2022 – 62,140 miles
  • 2021 – 59,812 miles
  • 2020 – 57,982 miles
  • 2019 – 56,409 miles
  • 2018 – 54,059 miles
  • 2017 – 51,888 miles
  • 2016 – 49,906 miles
  • 2015 – 46,210 miles
  • 2014 – 44,139 miles
  • 2013 – 40,888 miles
  • 2012 – 39,315 miles
  • 2011 – 35,660 miles
  • 2010 – 31,906 miles
  • 2009 – 27,500 miles
  • 2008 – 24,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,898 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,898 miles (+129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    473528237241
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail69,769 miles (+2,101)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    275375115446
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    67,668 miles
    Test number
    740448140222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail67,668 miles (+1,652)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,668 miles
    Test number
    656267406835
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,016 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    66,016 miles
    Test number
    799504226910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail65,965 miles (+1,851)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,965 miles
    Test number
    437194604947
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass64,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    749729701273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail64,114 miles (+1,974)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    146009743280
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass62,140 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    62,140 miles
    Test number
    746138378830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,812 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,812 miles
    Test number
    790012654035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,982 miles (+1,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,982 miles
    Test number
    559058477439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass56,409 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    56,409 miles
    Test number
    470188438120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,059 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,059 miles
    Test number
    658294609429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,888 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,888 miles
    Test number
    751789075913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,906 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    684314919311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,210 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,210 miles
    Test number
    288352735104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,139 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,139 miles
    Test number
    176997834123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,888 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,888 miles
    Test number
    925408033154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,315 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,315 miles
    Test number
    356053532190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,660 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,660 miles
    Test number
    895282251163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,655 miles (+3,749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    915866541122
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass31,906 miles (+4,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,906 miles
    Test number
    470695230187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass27,500 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,500 miles
    Test number
    494923449165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,103 miles
    Test number
    993031068148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VRP

Does LB05 VRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VRP is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VRP?
The MOT on LB05 VRP is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 VRP done?
LB05 VRP was recorded at 69,898 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 2,544 miles a year.
Has LB05 VRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VRP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 VRP 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 VRP find?
LB05 VRP passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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