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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LB55 FWHMOT history

LB55 FWH is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,132 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FWH was last recorded at 87,132 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,543 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
3,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,132 miles
  • 2025 – 86,543 miles
  • 2024 – 85,890 miles
  • 2023 – 85,622 miles
  • 2022 – 85,034 miles
  • 2020 – 84,902 miles
  • 2019 – 82,944 miles
  • 2018 – 81,855 miles
  • 2017 – 78,998 miles
  • 2016 – 72,044 miles
  • 2015 – 66,285 miles
  • 2014 – 61,390 miles
  • 2013 – 56,993 miles
  • 2012 – 53,485 miles
  • 2011 – 48,491 miles
  • 2010 – 39,013 miles
  • 2009 – 30,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,132 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front slight bind

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,132 miles (+589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    407353599805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight bind
  2. Pass86,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,543 miles
    Test number
    229291898242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,542 miles (+652)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,542 miles
    Test number
    923661448429
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component insecure serpentine belt failing (2.1.5 (d) (i))
  4. Pass85,890 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,890 miles
    Test number
    666803420825
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail85,880 miles (+258)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,880 miles
    Test number
    519341816385
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,622 miles (+588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,622 miles
    Test number
    215799516076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass85,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,034 miles
    Test number
    977466040423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail85,034 miles (+132)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,034 miles
    Test number
    626137007749
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass84,902 miles (+1,958)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    548989262520
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass82,944 miles (+1,089)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,944 miles
    Test number
    972566397635
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass81,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,855 miles
    Test number
    631160075188
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail81,855 miles (+2,857)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,855 miles
    Test number
    708164224363
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass78,998 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,998 miles
    Test number
    104549568950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,044 miles (+5,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,044 miles
    Test number
    383119310296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass66,285 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    108818315124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,390 miles (+4,397)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,390 miles
    Test number
    269198414121
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outside edge
  17. Fail56,993 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,993 miles
    Test number
    127991923139
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass56,993 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,993 miles
    Test number
    726711023155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,485 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,485 miles
    Test number
    785054422168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,491 miles (+9,478)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    845228501120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,013 miles (+8,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,013 miles
    Test number
    370922800180
    • 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)
  22. Pass30,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,125 miles
    Test number
    411182519138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 FWH

Does LB55 FWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FWH is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FWH?
The MOT on LB55 FWH is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 FWH done?
LB55 FWH was recorded at 87,132 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,353 miles a year.
Has LB55 FWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FWH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 FWH 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 FWH find?
LB55 FWH passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front slight bind.

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