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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc

LB53 VBJMOT history

LB53 VBJ is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 95,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
95,925 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VBJ was last recorded at 95,925 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2008: 44,105 miles, lower than 47,144 miles on 29 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,924 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,925 miles
  • 2025 – 94,220 miles
  • 2024 – 86,826 miles
  • 2023 – 79,526 miles
  • 2022 – 72,081 miles
  • 2021 – 64,981 miles
  • 2020 – 64,735 miles
  • 2019 – 64,637 miles
  • 2018 – 64,308 miles
  • 2017 – 63,589 miles
  • 2016 – 63,240 miles
  • 2015 – 62,421 miles
  • 2014 – 60,578 miles
  • 2013 – 58,295 miles
  • 2012 – 55,988 miles
  • 2011 – 53,083 miles
  • 2010 – 50,399 miles
  • 2009 – 47,301 miles
  • 2008 – 44,137 miles
  • 2007 – 29,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,925 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S to O/S pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,925 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,925 miles
    Test number
    724535094359
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S to O/S pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail95,924 miles (+1,704)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,924 miles
    Test number
    485078856845
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S to O/S pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass94,220 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,220 miles
    Test number
    968388073178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,216 miles (+7,390)3 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,216 miles
    Test number
    501637973568
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,826 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    862958473147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail86,826 miles (+7,300)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    694353193841
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    679166905597
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Fail79,526 miles (+7,445)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    302056235093
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass72,081 miles (+7,100)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,081 miles
    Test number
    985478465240
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass64,981 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,981 miles
    Test number
    521354805502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,735 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    371545658774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,671 miles (+34)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    513150430868
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass64,637 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    245273135570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,308 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,308 miles
    Test number
    750397878202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,589 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,589 miles
    Test number
    102463529510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,240 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,240 miles
    Test number
    688738471075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    465801524832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    848184193031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,421 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    887190099551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,578 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,578 miles
    Test number
    249614614223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,575 miles (+2,280)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,575 miles
    Test number
    357012714473
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass58,295 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    177624503212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,988 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    267044812213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,083 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,083 miles
    Test number
    116797201266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,399 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    334828300225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,301 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,301 miles
    Test number
    602708819229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,137 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,137 miles
    Test number
    644549328229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,105 miles (-3,039)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,105 miles
    Test number
    980821928269
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  29. Pass47,144 miles (+17,604)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,144 miles
    Test number
    240720528411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,540 miles
    Test number
    774464317102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VBJ

Does LB53 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VBJ is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VBJ?
The MOT on LB53 VBJ is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 VBJ done?
LB53 VBJ was recorded at 95,925 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,491 miles a year.
Has LB53 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VBJ has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 VBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 VBJ find?
LB53 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s to o/s pipe.

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