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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LB56 UROMOT history

LB56 URO is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,898 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 URO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 URO was last recorded at 138,898 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,895 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,898 miles
  • 2025 – 138,246 miles
  • 2024 – 137,758 miles
  • 2023 – 136,590 miles
  • 2022 – 135,851 miles
  • 2021 – 135,382 miles
  • 2020 – 132,028 miles
  • 2019 – 120,942 miles
  • 2018 – 114,004 miles
  • 2017 – 104,631 miles
  • 2016 – 96,626 miles
  • 2015 – 85,821 miles
  • 2014 – 74,847 miles
  • 2013 – 62,406 miles
  • 2012 – 55,908 miles
  • 2011 – 46,069 miles
  • 2010 – 36,891 miles
  • 2009 – 27,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,898 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear support bar corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear support bar corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,898 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,898 miles
    Test number
    992865515639
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  2. Fail138,895 miles (+649)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,895 miles
    Test number
    639511068326
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  3. Pass138,246 miles (+488)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,246 miles
    Test number
    978563343095
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  4. Pass137,758 miles (+1,168)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,758 miles
    Test number
    839334732552
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower arms both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak around rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle body around rear subframe and both rear inner sills
  5. Pass136,590 miles (+739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,590 miles
    Test number
    539934635876
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass135,851 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,851 miles
    Test number
    741425821448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,382 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,382 miles
    Test number
    912533904394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,349 miles (+3,321)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,349 miles
    Test number
    651692221101
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened sub frame support (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened sub frame support (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass132,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    132,028 miles
    Test number
    169796361055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear support bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear support bar corroded
  10. Fail132,028 miles (+11,086)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,028 miles
    Test number
    259164810055
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear support bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear support bar corroded
  11. Pass120,942 miles (+6,938)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    120,942 miles
    Test number
    922707311970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,004 miles (+9,373)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,004 miles
    Test number
    717650546854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,631 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,631 miles
    Test number
    110286862871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,626 miles
    Test number
    466399918764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,626 miles (+10,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,626 miles
    Test number
    878790578313
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  16. Pass85,821 miles (+10,974)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,821 miles
    Test number
    827098545158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,847 miles (+12,441)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,847 miles
    Test number
    287857044436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,406 miles (+6,498)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    247220953172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,908 miles (+9,839)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    605283212324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,069 miles
    Test number
    639158411374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,069 miles (+9,178)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,069 miles
    Test number
    816998811320
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
  22. Pass36,891 miles (+9,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,891 miles
    Test number
    102601420310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  23. Pass27,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,358 miles
    Test number
    874231529351
    • 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)

Questions about LB56 URO

Does LB56 URO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 URO is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 URO?
The MOT on LB56 URO is valid until 9 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 URO done?
LB56 URO was recorded at 138,898 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,705 miles a year.
Has LB56 URO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 URO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 URO 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 URO find?
LB56 URO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower; offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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