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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

LB55 FETMOT history

LB55 FET is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 34,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,809 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FET was last recorded at 34,809 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,303 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,506 miles
Average per year
1,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,809 miles
  • 2025 – 33,303 miles
  • 2024 – 30,905 miles
  • 2023 – 28,471 miles
  • 2022 – 25,957 miles
  • 2021 – 21,978 miles
  • 2020 – 20,850 miles
  • 2019 – 13,021 miles
  • 2018 – 3,849 miles
  • 2016 – 3,786 miles
  • 2009 – 2,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,809 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,809 miles
    Test number
    440426727129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail34,809 miles (+1,506)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,809 miles
    Test number
    263519580380
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass33,303 miles (+2,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,303 miles
    Test number
    186716219490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass30,905 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    30,905 miles
    Test number
    274019830408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,471 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    28,471 miles
    Test number
    365485579165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,957 miles (+3,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    25,957 miles
    Test number
    603007951144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass21,978 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    21,978 miles
    Test number
    814236274241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail21,978 miles (+1,128)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,978 miles
    Test number
    632187202454
    • DangerousAll 4 tyres are contaminated with tyre shine in the tread that will affect on the brake performance
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt very dry (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt very dry (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible and delaminated (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass20,850 miles (+7,829)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    20,850 miles
    Test number
    254076962560
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass13,021 miles (+9,172)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    13,021 miles
    Test number
    383412458983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass3,849 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    3,849 miles
    Test number
    688431902043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass3,786 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    3,786 miles
    Test number
    975709136391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs are slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside front and rear tyres are both split/perished on the outer side walls
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
  13. Fail3,786 miles (+1,235)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,786 miles
    Test number
    162551261665
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs are slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside front and rear tyres are both split/perished on the outer side walls
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
  14. Pass2,551 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    2,551 miles
    Test number
    553598749391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass2,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    2,081 miles
    Test number
    684837929068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 FET

Does LB55 FET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FET is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FET?
The MOT on LB55 FET is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 FET done?
LB55 FET was recorded at 34,809 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,910 miles a year.
Has LB55 FET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FET has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 FET 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 LB55 FET find?
LB55 FET passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively and offside front.

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