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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

LB11 EKWMOT history

LB11 EKW is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 47,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
47,469 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 EKW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 EKW was last recorded at 47,469 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,744 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,725 miles
Average per year
2,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,469 miles
  • 2025 – 45,744 miles
  • 2024 – 43,261 miles
  • 2023 – 40,913 miles
  • 2022 – 38,752 miles
  • 2021 – 36,954 miles
  • 2020 – 35,344 miles
  • 2019 – 32,526 miles
  • 2018 – 30,316 miles
  • 2017 – 28,050 miles
  • 2016 – 26,070 miles
  • 2015 – 23,791 miles
  • 2014 – 20,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,469 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,469 miles (+1,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    47,469 miles
    Test number
    657070139062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass45,744 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    206565398736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,261 miles (+2,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    43,261 miles
    Test number
    715293895388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass40,913 miles (+2,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,913 miles
    Test number
    257984823297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass38,752 miles (+1,798)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,752 miles
    Test number
    981544824216
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass36,954 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,954 miles
    Test number
    449103498297
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail36,953 miles (+1,609)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,953 miles
    Test number
    377143452877
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass35,344 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    433807101788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail35,342 miles (+2,816)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,342 miles
    Test number
    764455336025
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass32,526 miles (+2,210)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,526 miles
    Test number
    453187675967
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass30,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,316 miles
    Test number
    824990688266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail30,316 miles (+2,266)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,316 miles
    Test number
    263928869261
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass28,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    898231017339
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  14. Fail28,050 miles (+1,980)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    901134802828
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  15. Pass26,070 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,070 miles
    Test number
    399401572503
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking inbetween treads

  16. Fail26,036 miles (+2,245)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,036 miles
    Test number
    877653258636
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking inbetween treads

  17. Pass23,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,791 miles
    Test number
    347808675099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,791 miles (+3,551)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,791 miles
    Test number
    448798475019
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteRad mount damged and bent up onto rack gaiter n/s

  19. Pass20,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    557851464122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 EKW

Does LB11 EKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 EKW is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 EKW?
The MOT on LB11 EKW is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 EKW done?
LB11 EKW was recorded at 47,469 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,324 miles a year.
Has LB11 EKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 EKW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB11 EKW 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 LB11 EKW find?
LB11 EKW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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