Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc
LB07 EMBMOT history
LB07 EMB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 83,113 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,455 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB07 EMB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB07 EMB was last recorded at 83,113 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 4,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 79,062 miles · 25 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,051 miles
- Average per year
- 3,455 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,113 miles
- 2024 – 79,062 miles
- 2023 – 75,489 miles
- 2022 – 74,731 miles
- 2021 – 74,164 miles
- 2020 – 73,433 miles
- 2019 – 72,882 miles
- 2018 – 70,763 miles
- 2017 – 68,674 miles
- 2016 – 66,436 miles
- 2015 – 60,864 miles
- 2014 – 50,666 miles
- 2013 – 45,375 miles
- 2012 – 42,123 miles
- 2011 – 37,282 miles
- 2010 – 32,108 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,113 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
O/s seat belt slow to rewind
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,113 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 83,113 miles
- Test number
- 201727399309
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail83,113 miles (+4,051)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,113 miles
- Test number
- 963649972010
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,062 miles (+3,573)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 79,062 miles
- Test number
- 272910291504
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 75,489 miles
- Test number
- 196898862865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,489 miles (+758)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,489 miles
- Test number
- 792874545306
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,731 miles4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 74,731 miles
- Test number
- 370664458276
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear 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))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail74,731 miles (+567)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,731 miles
- Test number
- 708166694953
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear 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))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,164 miles (+731)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 74,164 miles
- Test number
- 799232753658
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,433 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 73,433 miles
- Test number
- 379582220226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,882 miles (+2,119)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,882 miles
- Test number
- 255938453978
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking on outer walls
Pass70,763 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 70,763 miles
- Test number
- 171827227326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
Fail70,763 miles (+2,089)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,763 miles
- Test number
- 464529499697
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
Pass68,674 miles (+2,238)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 68,674 miles
- Test number
- 429204017115
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perrished on outer wall
Pass66,436 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 66,436 miles
- Test number
- 290934818707
- AdvisoryO/s seat belt slow to rewind
Fail66,426 miles (+5,562)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,426 miles
- Test number
- 832967230989
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryO/s seat belt slow to rewind
Pass60,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 60,864 miles
- Test number
- 226238847679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,864 miles (+10,198)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,864 miles
- Test number
- 810641956659
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
Pass50,666 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 50,666 miles
- Test number
- 418686024470
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail50,654 miles (+5,279)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,654 miles
- Test number
- 788973524388
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass45,375 miles (+3,252)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 45,375 miles
- Test number
- 965525143321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,123 miles (+4,841)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 42,123 miles
- Test number
- 297452742365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,282 miles (+5,174)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 37,282 miles
- Test number
- 635561541325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,108 miles (+770)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 32,108 miles
- Test number
- 160265950372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 31,338 miles
- Test number
- 741254470211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB07 EMB
- Does LB07 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 EMB is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB07 EMB?
- The MOT on LB07 EMB is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB07 EMB done?
- LB07 EMB was recorded at 83,113 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 3,455 miles a year.
- Has LB07 EMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB07 EMB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB07 EMB 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 LB07 EMB find?
- LB07 EMB passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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