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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

LB54 ZWRMOT history

LB54 ZWR is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,882 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ZWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ZWR was last recorded at 73,882 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 4,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,856 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,026 miles
Average per year
3,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,882 miles
  • 2025 – 69,856 miles
  • 2024 – 61,980 miles
  • 2023 – 55,672 miles
  • 2022 – 52,155 miles
  • 2021 – 51,713 miles
  • 2020 – 50,525 miles
  • 2019 – 49,558 miles
  • 2018 – 48,273 miles
  • 2017 – 45,616 miles
  • 2016 – 42,571 miles
  • 2015 – 40,689 miles
  • 2014 – 38,118 miles
  • 2013 – 35,922 miles
  • 2012 – 34,410 miles
  • 2011 – 32,022 miles
  • 2010 – 28,924 miles
  • 2009 – 26,894 miles
  • 2008 – 13,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,882 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,882 miles (+4,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    541748150964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,856 miles
    Test number
    915339050216
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusty
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty

  3. Fail69,855 miles (+7,875)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,855 miles
    Test number
    871621331251
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty

  4. Pass61,980 miles (+6,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,980 miles
    Test number
    297040266109
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,672 miles
    Test number
    176682948070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail55,672 miles (+3,517)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,672 miles
    Test number
    667178470323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,155 miles (+442)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,155 miles
    Test number
    399165840067
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Corrosion but not excessive outer seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Corrosion but not excessive outer seal

  8. Pass51,713 miles (+1,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,713 miles
    Test number
    469130920538
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass50,525 miles (+967)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,525 miles
    Test number
    189987140353
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,558 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    555197783721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,273 miles (+2,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,273 miles
    Test number
    395562122434
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass45,616 miles (+3,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    574076337066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass42,571 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    599592207408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail42,571 miles (+1,882)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    386939698391
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail40,689 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    269255005194
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass40,689 miles (+2,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    795225205173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass38,118 miles (+2,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,118 miles
    Test number
    388564594064
    • NoteFront brake discs very corroded

  18. Pass35,922 miles (+1,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,922 miles
    Test number
    908929103193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass34,410 miles (+2,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,410 miles
    Test number
    179858532426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  20. Pass32,022 miles (+3,098)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,022 miles
    Test number
    108312051010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs very corroded & pitted
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

  21. Pass28,924 miles (+2,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,924 miles
    Test number
    523167450038
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass26,894 miles (+13,795)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,894 miles
    Test number
    180748529097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,099 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,099 miles
    Test number
    464356448000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake reserve travel
    • NoteO/S front tyre deteriorated

  24. Fail13,099 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,099 miles
    Test number
    860436048081
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake reserve travel
    • NoteO/S front tyre deteriorated

Questions about LB54 ZWR

Does LB54 ZWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 ZWR is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ZWR?
The MOT on LB54 ZWR is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 ZWR done?
LB54 ZWR was recorded at 73,882 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,308 miles a year.
Has LB54 ZWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ZWR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 ZWR 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 LB54 ZWR find?
LB54 ZWR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded; offside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill corroded.

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