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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

LB51 XPZMOT history

LB51 XPZ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 58,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,350 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XPZ was last recorded at 58,350 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,328 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,350 miles
  • 2025 – 58,261 miles
  • 2024 – 57,464 miles
  • 2023 – 56,483 miles
  • 2022 – 55,268 miles
  • 2021 – 54,591 miles
  • 2020 – 52,796 miles
  • 2019 – 51,188 miles
  • 2018 – 49,456 miles
  • 2017 – 47,933 miles
  • 2016 – 45,227 miles
  • 2015 – 44,235 miles
  • 2014 – 42,890 miles
  • 2013 – 41,193 miles
  • 2012 – 39,425 miles
  • 2011 – 37,983 miles
  • 2010 – 36,310 miles
  • 2009 – 35,390 miles
  • 2008 – 33,594 miles
  • 2007 – 32,918 miles
  • 2006 – 32,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,350 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • General surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front fog not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,350 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,350 miles
    Test number
    269260599309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,328 miles (+67)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,328 miles
    Test number
    814276274117
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play needs tightening (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail58,261 miles (+797)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,261 miles
    Test number
    835962201620
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHole of corrosion in O/S/F inner sill - not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,464 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,464 miles
    Test number
    414428580961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail57,464 miles (+981)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,464 miles
    Test number
    193363991716
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,483 miles (+1,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    490252561075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,268 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,268 miles
    Test number
    574780310108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,266 miles (+675)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,266 miles
    Test number
    493191942554
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,591 miles4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,591 miles
    Test number
    206777376795
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside upper and lower arm ball joint gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear drop links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs front and rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive seepage on rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside seat belt lower fixing area corroded, outer and inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front upper and lower arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper and lower suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded, viewed through front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing slightly

  10. Fail54,591 miles (+1,795)1 major4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,591 miles
    Test number
    847310307085
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside upper and lower arm ball joint gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear drop links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs front and rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive seepage on rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside seat belt lower fixing area corroded, outer and inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front upper and lower arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper and lower suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded, viewed through front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing slightly

  11. Pass52,796 miles (+1,608)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,796 miles
    Test number
    203625623306
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryExcessive travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  12. Pass51,188 miles (+1,732)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    628414491218
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside lamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around circumference of inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear arms corroded, upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded, viewed through wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside track rod end and ball joint dust covers perishing

  13. Pass49,456 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,456 miles
    Test number
    966367721867
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

  14. Fail49,455 miles (+1,522)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,455 miles
    Test number
    815829748163
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel will not rotate freely (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall perished heavily (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel will not rotate freely (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut within tread area due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

  15. Pass47,933 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,933 miles
    Test number
    436367690219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing on outer sidewall and tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel has slight resistance to spin
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  16. Fail47,933 miles (+2,706)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,933 miles
    Test number
    811989040015
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall perished heavily (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing on outer sidewall and tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel has slight resistance to spin
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  17. Pass45,227 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,227 miles
    Test number
    232991217415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface rust
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing signs of perishing

  18. Fail45,226 miles (+991)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,226 miles
    Test number
    683915679433
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface rust
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing signs of perishing

  19. Pass44,235 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,235 miles
    Test number
    319398605268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,890 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,890 miles
    Test number
    346886504415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,193 miles (+1,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    529547803223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,425 miles (+1,442)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,425 miles
    Test number
    606222512217
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated
    • NoteSlight binding to offside rear brake

  23. Pass37,983 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,983 miles
    Test number
    737020911228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,310 miles (+920)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,310 miles
    Test number
    132169100290
    • NoteAll tyre walls are perishing

  25. Pass35,390 miles (+1,796)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,390 miles
    Test number
    483581219218
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEML illuminated
    • NoteTyres perrished between treads

  26. Pass33,594 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,594 miles
    Test number
    671172818289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,918 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,918 miles
    Test number
    762872937308
    • NoteSurface corrosion on suspension parts

  28. Fail32,918 miles (+681)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,918 miles
    Test number
    652532637391
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on suspension parts

  29. Pass32,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,237 miles
    Test number
    914551816394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 XPZ

Does LB51 XPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 XPZ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XPZ?
The MOT on LB51 XPZ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 XPZ done?
LB51 XPZ was recorded at 58,350 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,342 miles a year.
Has LB51 XPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XPZ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 XPZ 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 XPZ find?
LB51 XPZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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