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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LB55 ZPVMOT history

LB55 ZPV is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,940 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZPV
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
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZPV was last recorded at 87,940 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,666 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,274 miles
Average per year
4,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,940 miles
  • 2024 – 86,666 miles
  • 2023 – 83,204 miles
  • 2022 – 73,197 miles
  • 2020 – 64,682 miles
  • 2019 – 56,863 miles
  • 2018 – 55,797 miles
  • 2017 – 52,111 miles
  • 2016 – 46,267 miles
  • 2015 – 40,105 miles
  • 2014 – 30,570 miles
  • 2013 – 28,001 miles
  • 2012 – 26,128 miles
  • 2011 – 23,098 miles
  • 2010 – 20,407 miles
  • 2009 – 13,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,940 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,940 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,940 miles
    Test number
    157488762617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,666 miles
    Test number
    134858257423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,666 miles (+3,462)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,666 miles
    Test number
    735830919476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,204 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,204 miles
    Test number
    662256290264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,365 miles (+5,168)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    725505737520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,197 miles
    Test number
    289443540234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,197 miles (+8,515)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,197 miles
    Test number
    729623392151
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass64,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    800061623165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,682 miles (+7,819)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    313433667859
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass56,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    884811905666
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail56,863 miles (+1,066)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    663125464380
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass55,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    404191216088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,797 miles (+3,686)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    658781110294
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass52,111 miles (+5,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,111 miles
    Test number
    479851641847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,267 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    554754755610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail46,248 miles (+6,143)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,248 miles
    Test number
    788876211213
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass40,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,105 miles
    Test number
    939479923474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail40,105 miles (+9,535)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,105 miles
    Test number
    908882631119
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass30,570 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,570 miles
    Test number
    759336164202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,615 miles
    Test number
    207881844143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,615 miles (+1,614)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,615 miles
    Test number
    476811044111
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass28,001 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    288192843197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,128 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,128 miles
    Test number
    745312332127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,098 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,098 miles
    Test number
    238623231190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,407 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,407 miles
    Test number
    884507200220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,100 miles
    Test number
    241389529056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 ZPV

Does LB55 ZPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ZPV is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZPV?
The MOT on LB55 ZPV is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 ZPV done?
LB55 ZPV was recorded at 87,940 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZPV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZPV 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 ZPV find?
LB55 ZPV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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