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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

LB56 ELCMOT history

LB56 ELC is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 34,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
34,876 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ELC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ELC was last recorded at 34,876 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,033 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
1,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,876 miles
  • 2025 – 33,033 miles
  • 2024 – 26,333 miles
  • 2023 – 26,170 miles
  • 2022 – 26,043 miles
  • 2021 – 25,930 miles
  • 2020 – 25,568 miles
  • 2019 – 25,150 miles
  • 2017 – 24,721 miles
  • 2016 – 21,529 miles
  • 2015 – 19,822 miles
  • 2014 – 18,246 miles
  • 2013 – 16,558 miles
  • 2012 – 14,524 miles
  • 2011 – 12,679 miles
  • 2010 – 9,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,876 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside been waxed oiled/undersealed

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, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,876 miles (+1,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    34,876 miles
    Test number
    963240653444
    • AdvisoryUnderside been waxed oiled/undersealed

  2. Pass33,033 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    940592680591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,333 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    26,333 miles
    Test number
    162991318664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,262 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    26,262 miles
    Test number
    663780427289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,170 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    26,170 miles
    Test number
    244317124358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,043 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    26,043 miles
    Test number
    184417831362
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass25,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,930 miles
    Test number
    353005434261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail25,930 miles (+362)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,930 miles
    Test number
    552264395872
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass25,568 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    231236204995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail25,568 miles (+418)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    188656805858
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass25,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,150 miles
    Test number
    211374531278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail25,150 miles (+429)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,150 miles
    Test number
    188556740686
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass24,721 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,721 miles
    Test number
    591383674934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,355 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    23,355 miles
    Test number
    482238525199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,529 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,529 miles
    Test number
    102913594590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,527 miles (+1,705)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,527 miles
    Test number
    303489231702
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass19,822 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,822 miles
    Test number
    119549905016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,246 miles (+1,688)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,246 miles
    Test number
    828735104059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four tyres have slight cracks in tread

  19. Pass16,558 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    16,558 miles
    Test number
    227514103070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,524 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    14,524 miles
    Test number
    959009802059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,521 miles (+1,842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,521 miles
    Test number
    256977002024
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass12,679 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,679 miles
    Test number
    825785901038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    9,778 miles
    Test number
    714649600056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ELC

Does LB56 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 ELC is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ELC?
The MOT on LB56 ELC is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 ELC done?
LB56 ELC was recorded at 34,876 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,520 miles a year.
Has LB56 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ELC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 ELC 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 LB56 ELC find?
LB56 ELC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: underside been waxed oiled/undersealed.

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