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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LB12 SWUMOT history

LB12 SWU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 67,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
67,716 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 SWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 SWU was last recorded at 67,716 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,471 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,245 miles
Average per year
4,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,716 miles
  • 2025 – 66,471 miles
  • 2024 – 59,507 miles
  • 2023 – 52,550 miles
  • 2022 – 48,952 miles
  • 2021 – 44,691 miles
  • 2020 – 40,212 miles
  • 2018 – 37,388 miles
  • 2017 – 27,008 miles
  • 2016 – 18,452 miles
  • 2015 – 15,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,716 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,716 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    547058322712
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail67,716 miles (+1,245)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    918345889953
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,471 miles (+6,964)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,471 miles
    Test number
    444454548482
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass59,507 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,507 miles
    Test number
    659066871060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,550 miles (+3,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,550 miles
    Test number
    831600987572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass48,952 miles (+4,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,952 miles
    Test number
    790796086523
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass44,691 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,691 miles
    Test number
    344596104819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    995080323605
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail43,225 miles (+3,013)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    253362628223
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass40,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    40,212 miles
    Test number
    794158130178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,212 miles (+2,824)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,212 miles
    Test number
    240564032118
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass37,388 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,388 miles
    Test number
    645102620194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,759 miles
    Test number
    407878050449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail33,759 miles (+6,751)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,759 miles
    Test number
    705526058862
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass27,008 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,008 miles
    Test number
    642934636171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,452 miles
    Test number
    118951234435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,452 miles (+2,771)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,452 miles
    Test number
    653097551847
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass15,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,681 miles
    Test number
    337101915239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,681 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,681 miles
    Test number
    816241215266
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB12 SWU

Does LB12 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 SWU is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 SWU?
The MOT on LB12 SWU is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 SWU done?
LB12 SWU was recorded at 67,716 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
Has LB12 SWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 SWU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 SWU 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 LB12 SWU find?
LB12 SWU passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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