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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LB56 RYMMOT history

LB56 RYM is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 30,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
30,445 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RYM was last recorded at 30,445 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,439 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,445 miles
  • 2025 – 29,164 miles
  • 2024 – 25,004 miles
  • 2023 – 21,244 miles
  • 2022 – 18,946 miles
  • 2021 – 18,085 miles
  • 2020 – 12,226 miles
  • 2019 – 10,712 miles
  • 2018 – 9,900 miles
  • 2017 – 9,185 miles
  • 2016 – 8,916 miles
  • 2015 – 8,420 miles
  • 2014 – 8,026 miles
  • 2013 – 7,228 miles
  • 2012 – 6,423 miles
  • 2011 – 5,428 miles
  • 2009 – 4,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,445 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass30,445 miles (+6)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    30,445 miles
    Test number
    270219163647
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail30,439 miles (+1,275)3 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,439 miles
    Test number
    510696655423
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass29,164 miles (+4,160)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    29,164 miles
    Test number
    530223604007
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass25,004 miles (+3,760)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    25,004 miles
    Test number
    471558753672
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass21,244 miles (+2,298)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    21,244 miles
    Test number
    586920027234
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass18,946 miles (+861)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    18,946 miles
    Test number
    330049625299
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass18,085 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    18,085 miles
    Test number
    376140566343
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts and both rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Fail18,085 miles (+5,859)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,085 miles
    Test number
    816269601388
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts and both rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass12,226 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    12,226 miles
    Test number
    882911996591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,712 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    10,712 miles
    Test number
    968706253385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,900 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    9,900 miles
    Test number
    110690064940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,185 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    9,185 miles
    Test number
    947941766063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,916 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,916 miles
    Test number
    299090684881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,420 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    8,420 miles
    Test number
    599847775072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,026 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    8,026 miles
    Test number
    275059174022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,228 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    7,228 miles
    Test number
    837541383066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,423 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    6,423 miles
    Test number
    355586982063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,428 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    5,428 miles
    Test number
    907220511067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    4,452 miles
    Test number
    273772509389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RYM

Does LB56 RYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RYM is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RYM?
The MOT on LB56 RYM is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RYM done?
LB56 RYM was recorded at 30,445 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,552 miles a year.
Has LB56 RYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RYM has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 RYM 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 RYM find?
LB56 RYM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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