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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

LB55 FJNMOT history

LB55 FJN is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 57,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,621 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FJN was last recorded at 57,621 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,621 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,621 miles
  • 2024 – 55,720 miles
  • 2023 – 53,885 miles
  • 2022 – 52,625 miles
  • 2021 – 50,776 miles
  • 2020 – 49,011 miles
  • 2019 – 47,364 miles
  • 2018 – 44,401 miles
  • 2017 – 40,477 miles
  • 2016 – 37,686 miles
  • 2015 – 33,518 miles
  • 2014 – 30,935 miles
  • 2013 – 26,031 miles
  • 2011 – 21,454 miles
  • 2010 – 18,998 miles
  • 2009 – 13,418 miles
  • 2008 – 9,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,621 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front tyres wear to edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    621856703316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail57,621 miles (+1,901)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    109150330235
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass55,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    778146527843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,720 miles (+1,835)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    557625404336
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass53,885 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,885 miles
    Test number
    505614823338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail53,885 miles (+1,260)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,885 miles
    Test number
    833366355011
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,625 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,625 miles
    Test number
    228996716747
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wear to edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail52,624 miles (+1,848)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    746329290260
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wear to edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass50,776 miles (+1,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,776 miles
    Test number
    221345808159
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight wear to edges

  10. Pass49,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,011 miles
    Test number
    538451383972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,011 miles (+1,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,011 miles
    Test number
    378040349435
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass47,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,364 miles
    Test number
    691930097039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,364 miles (+2,963)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,364 miles
    Test number
    301555338177
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass44,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,401 miles
    Test number
    960635755165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,401 miles (+3,924)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,401 miles
    Test number
    259714406714
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  16. Pass40,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,477 miles
    Test number
    757197156318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,477 miles (+2,791)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,477 miles
    Test number
    368041972372
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass37,686 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,686 miles
    Test number
    848471864914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail37,686 miles (+4,168)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,686 miles
    Test number
    701809802735
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass33,518 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,518 miles
    Test number
    314477328168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,935 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,935 miles
    Test number
    446063794298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,031 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,031 miles
    Test number
    416972013397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,619 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,619 miles
    Test number
    199547453498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,454 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,454 miles
    Test number
    326978721331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,998 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,998 miles
    Test number
    322616020336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass18,998 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,998 miles
    Test number
    404576320467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,418 miles (+4,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    13,418 miles
    Test number
    344167129373
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass9,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    9,269 miles
    Test number
    631424238360
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail9,269 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,269 miles
    Test number
    211134638382
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB55 FJN

Does LB55 FJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FJN is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FJN?
The MOT on LB55 FJN is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 FJN done?
LB55 FJN was recorded at 57,621 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 2,859 miles a year.
Has LB55 FJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FJN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 FJN 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 FJN find?
LB55 FJN passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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