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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 XRUMOT history

LB51 XRU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
105,500 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XRU was last recorded at 105,500 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,500 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,500 miles
  • 2021 – 101,794 miles
  • 2020 – 98,258 miles
  • 2019 – 93,403 miles
  • 2018 – 87,781 miles
  • 2017 – 81,628 miles
  • 2016 – 73,484 miles
  • 2015 – 68,754 miles
  • 2014 – 63,752 miles
  • 2013 – 58,324 miles
  • 2012 – 54,423 miles
  • 2011 – 49,846 miles
  • 2010 – 44,491 miles
  • 2009 – 39,291 miles
  • 2008 – 33,684 miles
  • 2006 – 27,501 miles
  • 2005 – 24,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,500 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    855644766519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,500 miles (+3,706)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    649042150951
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass101,794 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    289757686059
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail101,781 miles (+3,523)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,781 miles
    Test number
    940129860102
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,258 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,258 miles
    Test number
    645478425449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail98,258 miles (+4,855)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,258 miles
    Test number
    211854596296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,403 miles (+5,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,403 miles
    Test number
    287110839838
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing low, 3mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer edge worn low.

  8. Pass87,781 miles (+376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    684646949105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail87,405 miles (+5,777)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,405 miles
    Test number
    642793437977
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads look over 75% worn
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass81,628 miles (+8,144)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,628 miles
    Test number
    324146820808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,484 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,484 miles
    Test number
    498920306618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,754 miles (+5,002)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,754 miles
    Test number
    145337045480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding

  13. Pass63,752 miles (+5,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,752 miles
    Test number
    625445334060
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroding

  14. Pass58,324 miles (+3,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,324 miles
    Test number
    175883643456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail54,423 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,423 miles
    Test number
    487885242028
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass54,423 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,423 miles
    Test number
    507805142004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,846 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,846 miles
    Test number
    686556341086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,491 miles (+5,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,491 miles
    Test number
    863649640075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass39,291 miles (+5,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,291 miles
    Test number
    542661359021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,684 miles
    Test number
    573396058080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail33,684 miles (+6,183)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,684 miles
    Test number
    890516858080
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass27,501 miles (+3,220)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,501 miles
    Test number
    793977746353
    • NoteNear side wiper blade split no end

  23. Pass24,281 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,281 miles
    Test number
    583236345300
    • NoteO/s/f centre wheel cap missing

Questions about LB51 XRU

Does LB51 XRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 XRU expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XRU?
The MOT on LB51 XRU expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 XRU done?
LB51 XRU was recorded at 105,500 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
Has LB51 XRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XRU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 XRU 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 XRU find?
LB51 XRU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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