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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LB09 NSZMOT history

LB09 NSZ is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,794 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 NSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 NSZ was last recorded at 118,794 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,776 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,794 miles
  • 2025 – 113,433 miles
  • 2024 – 109,062 miles
  • 2023 – 101,431 miles
  • 2022 – 91,219 miles
  • 2021 – 82,924 miles
  • 2020 – 73,435 miles
  • 2019 – 65,080 miles
  • 2018 – 56,218 miles
  • 2017 – 47,442 miles
  • 2016 – 38,186 miles
  • 2015 – 33,322 miles
  • 2013 – 27,931 miles
  • 2012 – 20,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,794 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate silencer inlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,794 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,794 miles
    Test number
    435312942384
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate silencer inlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,776 miles (+5,343)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,776 miles
    Test number
    952365901057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate silencer inlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,433 miles
    Test number
    923206800484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,433 miles (+4,371)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,433 miles
    Test number
    606814419306
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    120089515579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail109,062 miles (+7,631)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    931936224410
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,431 miles
    Test number
    850033975213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,431 miles (+10,212)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,431 miles
    Test number
    557666280445
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass91,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    996285786691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,219 miles (+8,295)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    942827180768
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass82,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    117529781199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail82,924 miles (+9,489)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    921099846897
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass73,435 miles (+8,355)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,435 miles
    Test number
    798635316868
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass65,080 miles (+8,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,080 miles
    Test number
    817125918714
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass56,218 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    704123238004
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  16. Fail56,218 miles (+8,776)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    308511962458
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  17. Pass47,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,442 miles
    Test number
    307890624780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,442 miles (+2,403)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,442 miles
    Test number
    732305907958
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  19. Pass45,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    945777530636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,039 miles (+6,853)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    742244451056
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass38,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    773126716745
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail38,186 miles (+4,864)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    124118086944
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail33,322 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    309680295015
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s wiper worn
    • NoteO/s/f wheel slight bind
    • NoteO/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

  24. Pass33,322 miles (+5,391)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    826470695069
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s wiper worn
    • NoteO/s/f wheel slight bind
    • NoteO/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

  25. Fail27,931 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,931 miles
    Test number
    255485623248
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass27,931 miles (+7,309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,931 miles
    Test number
    685055323263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass20,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,622 miles
    Test number
    617469322239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 NSZ

Does LB09 NSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 NSZ is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 NSZ?
The MOT on LB09 NSZ is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 NSZ done?
LB09 NSZ was recorded at 118,794 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,972 miles a year.
Has LB09 NSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 NSZ has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 NSZ 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 NSZ find?
LB09 NSZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate silencer inlet pipe; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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