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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LB56 ELXMOT history

LB56 ELX is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2017 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 73,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2017
Mileage
73,255 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2022
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ELX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2017
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 ELX was last recorded at 73,255 miles on 19 Mar 2022, 1,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,174 miles · 7 Oct 2016
Between the last two tests
1,081 miles
Average per year
3,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,255 miles
  • 2016 – 72,174 miles
  • 2015 – 64,279 miles
  • 2014 – 57,739 miles
  • 2013 – 52,972 miles
  • 2012 – 48,443 miles
  • 2011 – 42,790 miles
  • 2010 – 34,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,255 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,255 miles (+1,081)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,255 miles
    Test number
    779741937884
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass72,174 miles (+7,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,174 miles
    Test number
    489581147467
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre tread worn and near limit

  3. Pass64,279 miles (+36)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    357709115491
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs discoloured and slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread worn and low

  4. Fail64,243 miles (+6,504)6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,243 miles
    Test number
    697547415239
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs discoloured and slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s rear brake pads worn and near limit
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread worn and low
    • NoteRear brake discs discoloured

  5. Pass57,739 miles (+4,767)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,739 miles
    Test number
    779198464140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts in both front tyrewalls

  6. Pass52,972 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,972 miles
    Test number
    129600283199
    • NoteCuts in both front outer tyrewalls

  7. Fail52,972 miles (+4,529)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,972 miles
    Test number
    535480383119
    • 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)
    • NoteCuts in both front outer tyrewalls

  8. Pass48,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    269584482121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,443 miles (+5,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    645011882173
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass42,790 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,790 miles
    Test number
    907254971147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,237 miles
    Test number
    333066700145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ELX

Does LB56 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 ELX expired on 6 Oct 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ELX?
The MOT on LB56 ELX expired on 6 Oct 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 ELX done?
LB56 ELX was recorded at 73,255 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2022, an average of 3,272 miles a year.
Has LB56 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ELX has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 ELX 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 ELX find?
LB56 ELX failed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2022 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; offside front service brake excessively binding; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 3 more.

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