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Mazda 5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

LB56 ELUMOT history

LB56 ELU is a grey petrol Mazda 5 first used on 9 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,536 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ELU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ELU was last recorded at 78,536 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,816 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,720 miles
Average per year
4,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,536 miles
  • 2025 – 75,816 miles
  • 2024 – 73,751 miles
  • 2023 – 72,692 miles
  • 2022 – 72,001 miles
  • 2021 – 65,975 miles
  • 2020 – 64,036 miles
  • 2019 – 62,345 miles
  • 2017 – 61,159 miles
  • 2016 – 58,264 miles
  • 2015 – 52,061 miles
  • 2014 – 46,147 miles
  • 2013 – 37,784 miles
  • 2012 – 30,743 miles
  • 2011 – 20,088 miles
  • 2010 – 13,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,536 miles
    Test number
    852430204578
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,536 miles (+2,720)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,536 miles
    Test number
    766326518695
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,816 miles (+2,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,816 miles
    Test number
    951460424269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,751 miles
    Test number
    567742917550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,751 miles (+1,059)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,751 miles
    Test number
    160541109867
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,692 miles (+691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,692 miles
    Test number
    964306305112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,001 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    145611209243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,975 miles (+1,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,975 miles
    Test number
    359242488751
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

  9. Pass64,036 miles (+1,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,036 miles
    Test number
    762388270917
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

  10. Pass62,345 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,345 miles
    Test number
    122278477668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,159 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,159 miles
    Test number
    999460626401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,130 miles (+2,866)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,130 miles
    Test number
    755508793856
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass58,264 miles (+6,203)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,264 miles
    Test number
    939703693546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,061 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,061 miles
    Test number
    925018084528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,884 miles (+5,737)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,884 miles
    Test number
    814375942962
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  16. Pass46,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    326885544258
    • 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)

  17. Fail46,147 miles (+8,363)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    918345544236
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  18. Pass37,784 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,784 miles
    Test number
    566956553103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing and wearing on edges

  19. Fail37,783 miles (+7,040)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,783 miles
    Test number
    219715453180
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing and wearing on edges

  20. Pass30,743 miles (+10,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,743 miles
    Test number
    479528202100
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass20,088 miles (+6,550)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,088 miles
    Test number
    765815591096
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn and wearing on edges

  22. Pass13,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,538 miles
    Test number
    843528490092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Fail1,030 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,030 miles
    Test number
    920638990053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about LB56 ELU

Does LB56 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 ELU is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ELU?
The MOT on LB56 ELU is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 ELU done?
LB56 ELU was recorded at 78,536 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,914 miles a year.
Has LB56 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ELU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 ELU 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 ELU find?
LB56 ELU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front.

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