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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,999 cc

LB11 ELJMOT history

LB11 ELJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 56,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
56,278 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 ELJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 ELJ was last recorded at 56,278 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 1,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,461 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,817 miles
Average per year
3,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,278 miles
  • 2024 – 54,461 miles
  • 2023 – 53,238 miles
  • 2022 – 50,643 miles
  • 2021 – 48,931 miles
  • 2020 – 45,786 miles
  • 2019 – 43,643 miles
  • 2018 – 40,252 miles
  • 2017 – 36,800 miles
  • 2016 – 33,736 miles
  • 2015 – 28,649 miles
  • 2014 – 18,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,278 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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 Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,278 miles (+1,817)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,278 miles
    Test number
    907195236222
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass54,461 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,461 miles
    Test number
    814721134401
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door outer handle loose

  3. Fail54,459 miles (+1,221)1 dangerous4 major5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    839610546954
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door outer handle loose

  4. Pass53,238 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,238 miles
    Test number
    227767067961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,531 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,531 miles
    Test number
    116464798363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,643 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,643 miles
    Test number
    258558845413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,931 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,931 miles
    Test number
    187715425545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,786 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,786 miles
    Test number
    399496784973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,643 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    43,643 miles
    Test number
    927318945060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,252 miles (+3,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,252 miles
    Test number
    131869876890
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass36,800 miles (+3,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,800 miles
    Test number
    722965392175
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass33,736 miles (+5,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,736 miles
    Test number
    149078242724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing to bald on inner tread areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing to bald on inner tread areas

  13. Pass28,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,649 miles
    Test number
    413953938313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,649 miles (+10,636)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,649 miles
    Test number
    996865081952
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass18,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,013 miles
    Test number
    606508244250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB11 ELJ

Does LB11 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB11 ELJ expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB11 ELJ?
The MOT on LB11 ELJ expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB11 ELJ done?
LB11 ELJ was recorded at 56,278 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 3,474 miles a year.
Has LB11 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 ELJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB11 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
LB11 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm, and 4 more.

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