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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LB56 UPRMOT history

LB56 UPR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,975 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UPR
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
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UPR was last recorded at 130,975 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,935 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
7,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,975 miles
  • 2024 – 128,251 miles
  • 2023 – 124,102 miles
  • 2022 – 118,556 miles
  • 2021 – 109,492 miles
  • 2020 – 101,146 miles
  • 2019 – 92,720 miles
  • 2018 – 83,196 miles
  • 2017 – 70,375 miles
  • 2016 – 60,862 miles
  • 2015 – 49,299 miles
  • 2014 – 42,262 miles
  • 2013 – 35,047 miles
  • 2012 – 27,109 miles
  • 2011 – 19,234 miles
  • 2010 – 8,667 miles
  • 2009 – 7,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,975 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,975 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,975 miles
    Test number
    986097570298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,935 miles (+2,684)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,935 miles
    Test number
    688203291971
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,251 miles (+4,149)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,251 miles
    Test number
    484547819976
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,102 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,102 miles
    Test number
    401662937761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail123,912 miles (+5,356)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,912 miles
    Test number
    160299110902
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,556 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    174382972766
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear silencer has a slight hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail118,556 miles (+9,064)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    579062042867
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear silencer has a slight hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Due to very slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,492 miles
    Test number
    529814646942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,492 miles (+8,346)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,492 miles
    Test number
    164436182999
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass101,146 miles (+8,426)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,146 miles
    Test number
    156281004526
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,720 miles (+9,524)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,720 miles
    Test number
    328992550072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened plastic rivets are failing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened plastic rivets are failing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened plastic rivets are failing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing on its inner edge, tread depth 3mm.
    • AdvisorySlight bind detected in nearside front and nearside rear brakes.

  12. Pass83,196 miles (+12,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,196 miles
    Test number
    919738185632
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level is low.
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and offside rear anti roll bar linkage plastic poppers are deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper blades are deteriorated.

  13. Pass70,375 miles (+9,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    676031114719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four anti roll bar drop links have deteriorated dust boots.

  14. Pass60,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,862 miles
    Test number
    149010837890
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail60,862 miles (+11,563)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,862 miles
    Test number
    386176318344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass49,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,299 miles
    Test number
    225512745179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,299 miles (+7,037)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,299 miles
    Test number
    958812945188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass42,262 miles (+7,215)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,262 miles
    Test number
    848008034159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront two tyres cracking on sidewalls

  19. Pass35,047 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,047 miles
    Test number
    628010243176
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

  20. Fail35,047 miles (+7,938)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,047 miles
    Test number
    679078633115
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs inner condition corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

  21. Pass27,109 miles (+7,875)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,109 miles
    Test number
    157881852126
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteSlight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

  22. Pass19,234 miles (+10,567)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,234 miles
    Test number
    769777591158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,667 miles (+1,375)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    8,667 miles
    Test number
    363342800427
    • NoteAll discs surface corrosion(lack of use?)

  24. Pass7,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    7,292 miles
    Test number
    813040059354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 UPR

Does LB56 UPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 UPR is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UPR?
The MOT on LB56 UPR is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 UPR done?
LB56 UPR was recorded at 130,975 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,763 miles a year.
Has LB56 UPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UPR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 UPR 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 UPR find?
LB56 UPR passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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