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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LB12 SWZMOT history

LB12 SWZ is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 52,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,043 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 SWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 SWZ was last recorded at 52,043 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 4,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,026 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,017 miles
Average per year
3,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,043 miles
  • 2025 – 48,026 miles
  • 2024 – 45,161 miles
  • 2023 – 42,741 miles
  • 2022 – 39,975 miles
  • 2021 – 37,075 miles
  • 2020 – 33,653 miles
  • 2019 – 32,085 miles
  • 2018 – 29,906 miles
  • 2017 – 28,441 miles
  • 2016 – 25,126 miles
  • 2015 – 18,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,043 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,043 miles (+4,017)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,043 miles
    Test number
    932658811016
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass48,026 miles (+2,865)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,026 miles
    Test number
    571486372977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass45,161 miles (+2,420)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    45,161 miles
    Test number
    172402473161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass42,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,741 miles
    Test number
    480274382002
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail42,741 miles (+2,766)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,741 miles
    Test number
    355895991541
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass39,975 miles (+2,900)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,975 miles
    Test number
    989921971364
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass37,075 miles (+3,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    573987178414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass33,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,653 miles
    Test number
    743968537163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail33,652 miles (+1,567)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,652 miles
    Test number
    775530118072
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass32,085 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,085 miles
    Test number
    633690731239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,906 miles (+1,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,906 miles
    Test number
    658312071696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass28,441 miles (+3,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,441 miles
    Test number
    924805197795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass25,126 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    496121307544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    18,785 miles
    Test number
    398609015254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 SWZ

Does LB12 SWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 SWZ is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 SWZ?
The MOT on LB12 SWZ is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 SWZ done?
LB12 SWZ was recorded at 52,043 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,026 miles a year.
Has LB12 SWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 SWZ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 SWZ 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 SWZ find?
LB12 SWZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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