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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

LB09 KVOMOT history

LB09 KVO is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2026
Mileage
92,633 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 KVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB09 KVO was last recorded at 92,633 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 4,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,544 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,089 miles
Average per year
5,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,633 miles
  • 2025 – 88,544 miles
  • 2024 – 80,291 miles
  • 2023 – 79,491 miles
  • 2022 – 76,959 miles
  • 2021 – 73,176 miles
  • 2020 – 66,580 miles
  • 2019 – 61,675 miles
  • 2018 – 56,120 miles
  • 2017 – 50,898 miles
  • 2016 – 42,711 miles
  • 2015 – 30,805 miles
  • 2014 – 22,380 miles
  • 2013 – 17,259 miles
  • 2012 – 11,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,633 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine oil low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail92,633 miles (+4,089)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,633 miles
    Test number
    472889671435
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  2. Pass88,544 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,544 miles
    Test number
    102964985932
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail88,478 miles (+8,187)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    719258667478
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,291 miles (+800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,291 miles
    Test number
    428213910196
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage corroded but not excessively

  5. Pass79,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,491 miles
    Test number
    831810867673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,491 miles (+2,532)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,491 miles
    Test number
    549583794280
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame steady bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame steady bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass76,959 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,959 miles
    Test number
    126754896042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,176 miles (+6,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,176 miles
    Test number
    539895223419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,580 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    726568489065
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail66,579 miles (+4,904)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,579 miles
    Test number
    311412021766
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass61,675 miles (+5,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    422838815890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  12. Pass56,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    918216854336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail56,120 miles (+5,222)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    324320797814
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass50,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,898 miles
    Test number
    565208717786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail50,898 miles (+8,187)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,898 miles
    Test number
    403856668039
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both wheels (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass42,711 miles (+11,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,711 miles
    Test number
    901202054524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,805 miles (+8,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,805 miles
    Test number
    669417565128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass22,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,380 miles
    Test number
    165267164118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,380 miles (+5,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,380 miles
    Test number
    208347764155
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass17,259 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,259 miles
    Test number
    429624463198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,257 miles (+5,264)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,257 miles
    Test number
    956733963180
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass11,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,993 miles
    Test number
    358548562169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 KVO

Does LB09 KVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 KVO expired on 22 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 KVO?
The MOT on LB09 KVO expired on 22 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 KVO done?
LB09 KVO was recorded at 92,633 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,735 miles a year.
Has LB09 KVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 KVO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 KVO 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 KVO find?
LB09 KVO failed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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