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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

LB07 TXAMOT history

LB07 TXA is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
125,213 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 TXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB07 TXA was last recorded at 125,213 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 5,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Feb 2012: 35,510 miles, lower than 39,509 miles on 24 Feb 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,974 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,239 miles
Average per year
5,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,213 miles
  • 2025 – 119,974 miles
  • 2024 – 114,927 miles
  • 2023 – 108,677 miles
  • 2022 – 105,269 miles
  • 2021 – 99,969 miles
  • 2020 – 97,315 miles
  • 2019 – 88,897 miles
  • 2018 – 81,129 miles
  • 2017 – 73,046 miles
  • 2016 – 67,757 miles
  • 2015 – 59,003 miles
  • 2014 – 49,307 miles
  • 2013 – 42,233 miles
  • 2012 – 35,510 miles
  • 2010 – 35,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,213 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,213 miles (+5,239)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,213 miles
    Test number
    947632816965
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,974 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,974 miles
    Test number
    239074657681
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail119,966 miles (+5,039)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,966 miles
    Test number
    660621318788
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,927 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,927 miles
    Test number
    481674213907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,920 miles (+6,243)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,920 miles
    Test number
    674358586547
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,677 miles
    Test number
    262443495755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,677 miles (+3,408)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,677 miles
    Test number
    305058845815
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass105,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,269 miles
    Test number
    345911947043
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner sill corroded

  9. Fail105,254 miles (+5,285)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,254 miles
    Test number
    148845348319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner sill corroded

  10. Pass99,969 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,969 miles
    Test number
    105758671455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,926 miles (+2,611)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,926 miles
    Test number
    385544490518
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass97,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    772013795582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail97,315 miles (+8,418)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    124822845163
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass88,897 miles (+7,768)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,897 miles
    Test number
    564642874820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,129 miles (+8,083)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,129 miles
    Test number
    792891435367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,046 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,046 miles
    Test number
    541593827967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,757 miles (+8,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,757 miles
    Test number
    108072270968
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass59,003 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,003 miles
    Test number
    515043585060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,307 miles (+7,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,307 miles
    Test number
    797663564090
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass42,233 miles (+6,723)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,233 miles
    Test number
    509447253016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,510 miles (-3,999)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,510 miles
    Test number
    329460562010
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION ON MANY MECH COMPONETS

  22. Fail39,509 miles (+4,006)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,509 miles
    Test number
    167655452025
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteALL DISC,S SLIGHTY PITTED
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION ON MANY MECH COMPONETS

  23. Pass35,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,503 miles
    Test number
    871543980144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB07 TXA

Does LB07 TXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 TXA expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 TXA?
The MOT on LB07 TXA expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 TXA done?
LB07 TXA was recorded at 125,213 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,517 miles a year.
Has LB07 TXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 TXA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB07 TXA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB07 TXA find?
LB07 TXA failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill section; offside rear lower suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear lower suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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