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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

LB55 KCEMOT history

LB55 KCE is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,735 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KCE
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
6 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KCE was last recorded at 79,735 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,297 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
3,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,735 miles
  • 2025 – 79,297 miles
  • 2024 – 78,730 miles
  • 2023 – 78,256 miles
  • 2022 – 77,637 miles
  • 2021 – 77,096 miles
  • 2020 – 76,718 miles
  • 2019 – 75,916 miles
  • 2018 – 75,036 miles
  • 2017 – 74,522 miles
  • 2016 – 70,770 miles
  • 2015 – 60,099 miles
  • 2014 – 48,657 miles
  • 2013 – 40,275 miles
  • 2012 – 40,235 miles
  • 2011 – 31,312 miles
  • 2010 – 27,476 miles
  • 2009 – 15,104 miles
  • 2008 – 11,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,735 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill is corroded but not excessive at rear
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill is corroded but not excessive at rear
  • AdvisoryBoth rear lower rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth rear upper forward track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth rear upper rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Both front tyre valve stems are stress cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both front tyre valve stems stress cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Both rear droplinks, all dust covers slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,735 miles (+438)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,735 miles
    Test number
    223496271826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill is corroded but not excessive at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill is corroded but not excessive at rear
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper forward track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass79,297 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    825702195849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve stems are stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower rear track control arm ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper forward track control arm ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper rear track control arm ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

  3. Fail79,297 miles (+567)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    832373012072
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve stems are stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower rear track control arm ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper forward track control arm ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper rear track control arm ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

  4. Pass78,730 miles (+474)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    243625982063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are lightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve stems are stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper forward track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass78,256 miles (+619)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,256 miles
    Test number
    365198621546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve stems are stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper forward track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

  6. Pass77,637 miles (+541)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,637 miles
    Test number
    479466065544
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve stems stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper forward track control arm outer ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

  7. Pass77,096 miles (+378)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,096 miles
    Test number
    865698272405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve stems stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth rear droplinks, all dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower rear track control arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper forward track control arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper rear track control arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass76,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    76,718 miles
    Test number
    339819292376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear droplinks, all dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear ends of both inner sills corroded but not excessive

  9. Fail76,718 miles (+802)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,718 miles
    Test number
    102948094175
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear droplinks, all dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear ends of both inner sills corroded but not excessive

  10. Pass75,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    678930283927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail75,916 miles (+880)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    328202358630
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass75,036 miles (+514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,036 miles
    Test number
    389953338230
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 3-4mm approx.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve stems slightly stress cracked

  13. Pass74,522 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,522 miles
    Test number
    901507466646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lightly pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges - rest of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve stem stress cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to reel in but locks when jolted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

  14. Fail74,519 miles (+3,749)7 failures1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,519 miles
    Test number
    633454202483
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower boots (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower boots (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall, also has cut to tread but not to cord and is stress cracked (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lightly pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges - rest of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve stem stress cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to reel in but locks when jolted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

  15. Pass70,770 miles (+10,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    852468826258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass60,099 miles (+11,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,099 miles
    Test number
    185472355192
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,657 miles (+8,382)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,657 miles
    Test number
    339606184002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,275 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,275 miles
    Test number
    379018043104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,235 miles (+8,923)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,235 miles
    Test number
    759644952357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,312 miles (+3,836)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,312 miles
    Test number
    785114651301
    • NoteAdvise slight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

  21. Pass27,476 miles (+12,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,476 miles
    Test number
    254627850355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass15,104 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,104 miles
    Test number
    410401329394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,961 miles
    Test number
    312285628348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 KCE

Does LB55 KCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 KCE is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KCE?
The MOT on LB55 KCE is valid until 7 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 KCE done?
LB55 KCE was recorded at 79,735 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,900 miles a year.
Has LB55 KCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KCE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 KCE 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 KCE find?
LB55 KCE passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside inner sill is corroded but not excessive at rear, and 5 more.

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