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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LB09 DFUMOT history

LB09 DFU is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 21,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
21,967 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 DFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 DFU was last recorded at 21,967 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,966 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,967 miles
  • 2025 – 21,501 miles
  • 2024 – 20,678 miles
  • 2023 – 18,833 miles
  • 2022 – 17,807 miles
  • 2021 – 16,706 miles
  • 2020 – 15,573 miles
  • 2019 – 14,661 miles
  • 2018 – 13,429 miles
  • 2017 – 12,765 miles
  • 2016 – 10,818 miles
  • 2015 – 9,905 miles
  • 2014 – 8,985 miles
  • 2013 – 7,316 miles
  • 2012 – 6,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,967 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,967 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    21,967 miles
    Test number
    829529549881
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail21,966 miles (+465)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,966 miles
    Test number
    536100066490
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass21,501 miles (+823)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    21,501 miles
    Test number
    826842222130
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass20,678 miles (+1,845)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    20,678 miles
    Test number
    583897118790
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass18,833 miles (+1,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    18,833 miles
    Test number
    781996402460
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass17,807 miles (+1,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    17,807 miles
    Test number
    635238349524
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass16,706 miles (+1,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    16,706 miles
    Test number
    792197745274
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass15,573 miles (+912)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    15,573 miles
    Test number
    257757635638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass14,661 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    14,661 miles
    Test number
    507716112035
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

  10. Fail14,660 miles (+1,231)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,660 miles
    Test number
    678702934303
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

  11. Pass13,429 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    13,429 miles
    Test number
    455048270188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,765 miles (+1,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    12,765 miles
    Test number
    169434470121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass10,818 miles (+913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    10,818 miles
    Test number
    393664165290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass9,905 miles (+920)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    9,905 miles
    Test number
    267213965128
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass8,985 miles (+1,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    8,985 miles
    Test number
    235785364465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail7,316 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,316 miles
    Test number
    106316763171
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass7,316 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    7,316 miles
    Test number
    298796263446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    6,010 miles
    Test number
    959388562102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 DFU

Does LB09 DFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 DFU is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 DFU?
The MOT on LB09 DFU is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 DFU done?
LB09 DFU was recorded at 21,967 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 1,141 miles a year.
Has LB09 DFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 DFU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 DFU 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 LB09 DFU find?
LB09 DFU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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