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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

LB55 FJAMOT history

LB55 FJA is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
110,476 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FJA was last recorded at 110,476 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,466 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,476 miles
  • 2024 – 101,399 miles
  • 2023 – 93,684 miles
  • 2022 – 84,803 miles
  • 2021 – 78,867 miles
  • 2020 – 77,544 miles
  • 2019 – 75,887 miles
  • 2018 – 75,210 miles
  • 2017 – 74,153 miles
  • 2016 – 71,636 miles
  • 2015 – 70,047 miles
  • 2014 – 65,163 miles
  • 2013 – 53,915 miles
  • 2012 – 39,718 miles
  • 2011 – 32,723 miles
  • 2010 – 26,843 miles
  • 2009 – 19,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,476 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,476 miles (+10)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    110,476 miles
    Test number
    762553284202
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail110,466 miles (+9,067)2 dangerous5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,466 miles
    Test number
    211129303383
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,399 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    891288741378
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail101,399 miles (+7,715)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    209333248172
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass93,684 miles (+8,881)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,684 miles
    Test number
    318694470516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,803 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    132830349083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,771 miles (+5,904)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,771 miles
    Test number
    206878192212
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,867 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    155344011507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,544 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,544 miles
    Test number
    773052558251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,887 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,887 miles
    Test number
    548319851389
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail75,887 miles (+677)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,887 miles
    Test number
    383419584283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass75,210 miles (+1,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,210 miles
    Test number
    360714056521
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake bineing when jacked up
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered

  13. Pass74,153 miles (+2,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,153 miles
    Test number
    252312408285
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake has slight bind when jacked up

  14. Pass71,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,636 miles
    Test number
    540216078634
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail71,636 miles (+1,589)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,636 miles
    Test number
    804758819716
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass70,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,047 miles
    Test number
    589922345188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,047 miles (+4,884)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,047 miles
    Test number
    778732445168
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass65,163 miles (+11,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    446903734428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,915 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,915 miles
    Test number
    385957233315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,946 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,946 miles
    Test number
    816943023044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,718 miles (+6,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,718 miles
    Test number
    937164122003
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to spilt

  22. Pass32,723 miles (+5,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,723 miles
    Test number
    599647001029
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass26,843 miles (+7,274)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,843 miles
    Test number
    152446800475
    • NoteWet test

  24. Fail19,569 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,569 miles
    Test number
    114513619009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass19,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,569 miles
    Test number
    703173419058
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 FJA

Does LB55 FJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FJA is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FJA?
The MOT on LB55 FJA is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 FJA done?
LB55 FJA was recorded at 110,476 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 5,375 miles a year.
Has LB55 FJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FJA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 FJA 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 FJA find?
LB55 FJA passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 2 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; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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