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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LB59 GVFMOT history

LB59 GVF is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,962 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 GVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 GVF was last recorded at 116,962 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2016: 14,193 miles, lower than 45,636 miles on 26 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,935 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,027 miles
Average per year
8,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,962 miles
  • 2025 – 113,935 miles
  • 2024 – 109,479 miles
  • 2023 – 99,883 miles
  • 2022 – 88,111 miles
  • 2020 – 74,121 miles
  • 2019 – 56,333 miles
  • 2018 – 40,360 miles
  • 2017 – 20,598 miles
  • 2016 – 14,193 miles
  • 2015 – 11,936 miles
  • 2014 – 7,918 miles
  • 2013 – 3,095 miles
  • 2012 – 2,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,962 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,962 miles (+3,027)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    425838845452
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,935 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,935 miles
    Test number
    930942753945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,916 miles (+4,437)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,916 miles
    Test number
    880076368804
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,479 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,479 miles
    Test number
    238963598368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,469 miles (+9,586)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,469 miles
    Test number
    593029500067
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,883 miles (+11,772)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,883 miles
    Test number
    593688077250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    635896897067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,111 miles (+13,990)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    819464454119
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,121 miles
    Test number
    642179059661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,121 miles (+17,788)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,121 miles
    Test number
    787366741302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass56,333 miles (+15,973)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,333 miles
    Test number
    582133112268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,360 miles (+19,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,360 miles
    Test number
    459216723641
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracked in tread

  13. Pass20,598 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    20,598 miles
    Test number
    265322131434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,193 miles (-31,443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,193 miles
    Test number
    589060204011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,636 miles (+33,700)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,636 miles
    Test number
    847644115183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,936 miles (+4,018)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    11,936 miles
    Test number
    489222625239
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass7,918 miles (+4,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    7,918 miles
    Test number
    977400924293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass3,095 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    3,095 miles
    Test number
    908126823212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,986 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    2,986 miles
    Test number
    855693203270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    2,616 miles
    Test number
    467830342443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 GVF

Does LB59 GVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 GVF is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 GVF?
The MOT on LB59 GVF is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 GVF done?
LB59 GVF was recorded at 116,962 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 8,376 miles a year.
Has LB59 GVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 GVF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 GVF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 GVF find?
LB59 GVF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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