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Mazda MX-5

Maroon · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

LC05 CEAMOT history

LC05 CEA is a maroon petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LC05 CEA maroon Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,994 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 CEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 CEA was last recorded at 67,994 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,623 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,371 miles
Average per year
2,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,994 miles
  • 2025 – 66,623 miles
  • 2024 – 61,915 miles
  • 2023 – 56,746 miles
  • 2022 – 51,333 miles
  • 2021 – 48,446 miles
  • 2020 – 46,904 miles
  • 2019 – 45,154 miles
  • 2018 – 42,359 miles
  • 2017 – 40,791 miles
  • 2016 – 39,514 miles
  • 2015 – 38,391 miles
  • 2014 – 36,861 miles
  • 2012 – 35,490 miles
  • 2011 – 34,183 miles
  • 2010 – 32,080 miles
  • 2009 – 29,398 miles
  • 2008 – 20,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,994 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion all underneath

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,994 miles (+1,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,994 miles
    Test number
    641761531293
    • AdvisoryCorrosion all underneath

  2. Pass66,623 miles (+4,708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,623 miles
    Test number
    545969345677
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake out of adjustment

  3. Pass61,915 miles (+5,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    61,915 miles
    Test number
    247619187957
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass56,746 miles (+5,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,746 miles
    Test number
    124759896113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass51,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,333 miles
    Test number
    807634876775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,333 miles (+2,887)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,333 miles
    Test number
    919245683371
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join from middle section too rear section (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass48,446 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    984036462781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,444 miles (+1,540)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,444 miles
    Test number
    660177617195
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass46,904 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    348866882528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,154 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,154 miles
    Test number
    615975592874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,884 miles (+2,525)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    44,884 miles
    Test number
    375271769799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front inner wheel arch,s, and rear of outer sills.

  12. Pass42,359 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    818470206738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,791 miles (+1,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,791 miles
    Test number
    135585343335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight bind at rear brakes

  14. Pass39,514 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,514 miles
    Test number
    426704979408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,391 miles (+1,530)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,391 miles
    Test number
    707046605001
    • NoteSlight bind to n/s rear brake

  16. Pass36,861 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,861 miles
    Test number
    298386004017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,490 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,490 miles
    Test number
    639422652377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,183 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,183 miles
    Test number
    579153251343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,080 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,080 miles
    Test number
    444974750404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,398 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,398 miles
    Test number
    451930759423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,851 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,851 miles
    Test number
    220567229122
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  22. Pass27,851 miles (+6,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,851 miles
    Test number
    544607729156
    • 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)

  23. Pass20,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,990 miles
    Test number
    502429508100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 CEA

Does LC05 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 CEA is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 CEA?
The MOT on LC05 CEA is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 CEA done?
LC05 CEA was recorded at 67,994 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,593 miles a year.
Has LC05 CEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 CEA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LC05 CEA 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 LC05 CEA find?
LC05 CEA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: corrosion all underneath.

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