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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

LB55 FWMMOT history

LB55 FWM is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,371 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FWM was last recorded at 71,371 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,342 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
2,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,371 miles
  • 2025 – 71,342 miles
  • 2024 – 70,961 miles
  • 2023 – 69,458 miles
  • 2022 – 68,599 miles
  • 2021 – 67,693 miles
  • 2020 – 67,068 miles
  • 2019 – 66,474 miles
  • 2018 – 66,138 miles
  • 2017 – 64,933 miles
  • 2015 – 64,928 miles
  • 2014 – 63,709 miles
  • 2013 – 61,439 miles
  • 2012 – 55,646 miles
  • 2011 – 48,238 miles
  • 2010 – 40,876 miles
  • 2009 – 33,665 miles
  • 2008 – 26,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,371 miles
  • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,371 miles (+29)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    404549259945
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass71,342 miles (+381)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    369930242895
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,961 miles (+1,503)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,961 miles
    Test number
    275892650857
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,458 miles (+859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,458 miles
    Test number
    637768237764
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass68,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    157622828391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,599 miles (+906)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    149130512121
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 re050a (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass67,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    198024061102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,693 miles (+625)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    389361932523
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  9. Pass67,068 miles (+594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    67,068 miles
    Test number
    728301634321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,474 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    632488757257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,138 miles
    Test number
    606999478600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail66,138 miles (+1,205)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,138 miles
    Test number
    732244769437
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass64,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,933 miles
    Test number
    632260672130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail64,933 miles (+5)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,933 miles
    Test number
    540524454922
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass64,928 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,928 miles
    Test number
    155707281307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,709 miles (+2,270)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,709 miles
    Test number
    887412034317
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has impact damage to outer sidewall

  17. Pass61,439 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,439 miles
    Test number
    325972123392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,646 miles (+7,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    119898112345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass48,238 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,238 miles
    Test number
    459367821328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,876 miles (+7,211)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,876 miles
    Test number
    402349710444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,665 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,665 miles
    Test number
    920011629301
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass33,665 miles (+7,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,665 miles
    Test number
    981101929347
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass26,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,408 miles
    Test number
    254027618313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 FWM

Does LB55 FWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FWM is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FWM?
The MOT on LB55 FWM is valid until 28 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 FWM done?
LB55 FWM was recorded at 71,371 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,581 miles a year.
Has LB55 FWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FWM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 FWM 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 FWM find?
LB55 FWM passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all; rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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