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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,840 cc

LB52 LLJMOT history

LB52 LLJ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,738 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 LLJ was last recorded at 51,738 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,591 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
1,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,738 miles
  • 2025 – 51,591 miles
  • 2024 – 48,739 miles
  • 2023 – 46,115 miles
  • 2022 – 44,939 miles
  • 2021 – 43,738 miles
  • 2020 – 42,689 miles
  • 2019 – 39,935 miles
  • 2018 – 38,150 miles
  • 2017 – 35,599 miles
  • 2016 – 34,548 miles
  • 2015 – 33,510 miles
  • 2014 – 31,935 miles
  • 2013 – 30,815 miles
  • 2012 – 29,554 miles
  • 2011 – 28,477 miles
  • 2010 – 27,111 miles
  • 2009 – 25,698 miles
  • 2008 – 23,433 miles
  • 2007 – 20,371 miles
  • 2006 – 16,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,738 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,738 miles (+147)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,738 miles
    Test number
    758914215121
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,591 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,591 miles
    Test number
    521126749490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail51,578 miles (+2,839)2 dangerous12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,578 miles
    Test number
    114360718751
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.191 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.25 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Very low. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill to floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning Stiff action. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass48,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    475836073566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,733 miles (+2,618)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,733 miles
    Test number
    313190037690
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear LENS BROKEN (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

  6. Pass46,115 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    46,115 miles
    Test number
    562395868774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,939 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,939 miles
    Test number
    664480583633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,738 miles (+1,049)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,738 miles
    Test number
    988368670782
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass42,689 miles (+2,754)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,689 miles
    Test number
    601814013420
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML , Waring light on..
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake low effort needs attention..
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass39,935 miles (+1,785)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,935 miles
    Test number
    352055833369
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on.

  11. Pass38,150 miles (+2,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,150 miles
    Test number
    793707118832
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  12. Pass35,599 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,599 miles
    Test number
    627001682545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,597 miles (+1,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,597 miles
    Test number
    963030134502
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass34,548 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,548 miles
    Test number
    907178275796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,510 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,510 miles
    Test number
    187796685043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,935 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,935 miles
    Test number
    378930164085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,815 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,815 miles
    Test number
    519282983065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,554 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,554 miles
    Test number
    988427842019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,477 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,477 miles
    Test number
    466223961065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,111 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,111 miles
    Test number
    330647550085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,698 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,698 miles
    Test number
    970183069092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,433 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,433 miles
    Test number
    894026958063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,371 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,371 miles
    Test number
    521940367032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,105 miles
    Test number
    891468356084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 LLJ

Does LB52 LLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 LLJ is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LLJ?
The MOT on LB52 LLJ is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 LLJ done?
LB52 LLJ was recorded at 51,738 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,757 miles a year.
Has LB52 LLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LLJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 LLJ 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 LB52 LLJ find?
LB52 LLJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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