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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

LB51 RUAMOT history

LB51 RUA is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2025
Mileage
74,865 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 RUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 RUA was last recorded at 74,865 miles on 21 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,865 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,865 miles
  • 2022 – 74,399 miles
  • 2018 – 74,024 miles
  • 2017 – 71,815 miles
  • 2016 – 69,450 miles
  • 2015 – 66,928 miles
  • 2014 – 63,477 miles
  • 2013 – 57,203 miles
  • 2012 – 48,950 miles
  • 2011 – 35,833 miles
  • 2010 – 23,869 miles
  • 2009 – 16,374 miles
  • 2008 – 16,067 miles
  • 2007 – 15,602 miles
  • 2006 – 14,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,865 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • All suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear outer sills holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' road tax holder ans smellys (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,865 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,865 miles
    Test number
    726201705033
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail74,865 miles (+466)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,865 miles
    Test number
    497875062532
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front metal pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo front fogs lights working

  3. Pass74,399 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,399 miles
    Test number
    662804386997
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills holed

  4. Fail74,395 miles (+371)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,395 miles
    Test number
    287974754131
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills holed

  5. Pass74,024 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    579894262123
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' road tax holder ans smellys (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail74,017 miles (+2,202)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,017 miles
    Test number
    175761250279
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' road tax holder ans smellys (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass71,815 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,815 miles
    Test number
    606189876898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,811 miles (+2,361)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,811 miles
    Test number
    732444930055
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  9. Pass69,450 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    255117231740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,928 miles (+3,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,928 miles
    Test number
    545925435189
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass63,477 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,477 miles
    Test number
    286386834415
    • NoteAdvise rear brake check - suspect pads low

  12. Fail63,477 miles (+6,274)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,477 miles
    Test number
    629086934142
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake check - suspect pads low

  13. Pass57,203 miles (+8,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    838144733191
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Pass48,950 miles (+13,117)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,950 miles
    Test number
    839807032176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,833 miles (+11,964)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,833 miles
    Test number
    446878431193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,869 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,869 miles
    Test number
    683610140113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,374 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,374 miles
    Test number
    284119739189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,067 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,067 miles
    Test number
    610540148106
    • NoteAll four tyres have slight cracking to tread valleys

  19. Fail16,067 miles (+465)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,067 miles
    Test number
    671990648116
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres have slight cracking to tread valleys

  20. Pass15,602 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,602 miles
    Test number
    780634067029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,594 miles
    Test number
    192071966432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 RUA

Does LB51 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 RUA expired on 20 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 RUA?
The MOT on LB51 RUA expired on 20 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 RUA done?
LB51 RUA was recorded at 74,865 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2024, an average of 3,293 miles a year.
Has LB51 RUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 RUA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 RUA 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 LB51 RUA find?
LB51 RUA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front valve stem slightly damaged; front fog lights not working, and 6 more.

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