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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

LC51 RBXMOT history

LC51 RBX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LC51 RBX blue 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,600 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC51 RBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC51 RBX was last recorded at 89,600 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2016: 71,621 miles, lower than 72,578 miles on 22 May 2015.

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
87,929 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,671 miles
Average per year
2,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,600 miles
  • 2025 – 87,929 miles
  • 2024 – 86,281 miles
  • 2023 – 84,318 miles
  • 2022 – 82,624 miles
  • 2020 – 80,889 miles
  • 2019 – 76,686 miles
  • 2018 – 75,807 miles
  • 2017 – 74,335 miles
  • 2016 – 71,621 miles
  • 2015 – 72,578 miles
  • 2014 – 71,288 miles
  • 2012 – 68,591 miles
  • 2011 – 65,147 miles
  • 2010 – 61,707 miles
  • 2009 – 57,636 miles
  • 2008 – 55,188 miles
  • 2007 – 48,915 miles
  • 2006 – 42,515 miles
  • 2005 – 33,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,600 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,600 miles (+1,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,600 miles
    Test number
    598259703965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass87,929 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    604921046532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,281 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,281 miles
    Test number
    778865280847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,318 miles (+1,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,318 miles
    Test number
    556297842600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass82,624 miles (+1,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,624 miles
    Test number
    503673989091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,889 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,889 miles
    Test number
    810048037300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass76,686 miles (+879)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,686 miles
    Test number
    420830443022
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,807 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,807 miles
    Test number
    416651968642
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail75,800 miles (+1,465)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    396677160252
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,335 miles (+2,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    225203147714
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside offside cills

  11. Pass71,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    264748862665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,621 miles (-957)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    885926038108
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass72,578 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    796152745125
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail72,578 miles (+1,290)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    237102745416
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass71,288 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    668449244120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,591 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,591 miles
    Test number
    226706592296
    • NoteAll brake discs rusted inside surfaces
    • NoteO/s outer sill coroded
    • NoteSuspension parts coroded

  17. Fail68,591 miles (+3,444)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,591 miles
    Test number
    377936092417
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusted inside surfaces
    • NoteO/s outer sill coroded
    • NoteSuspension parts coroded

  18. Pass65,147 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    155557601308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,707 miles (+4,071)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,707 miles
    Test number
    731413890239
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads worn to apx 2mm thick

  20. Pass57,636 miles (+2,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,636 miles
    Test number
    541678509304
    • NoteRear brake pads worn down to apx. 3mm thickness.

  21. Pass55,188 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,188 miles
    Test number
    452720318471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,915 miles (+6,400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    233241317389
    • NoteFront & rear brakes discs [inner] worn & corroded.

  23. Pass42,515 miles (+8,688)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    574490416358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    33,827 miles
    Test number
    211664195250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC51 RBX

Does LC51 RBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC51 RBX is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC51 RBX?
The MOT on LC51 RBX is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC51 RBX done?
LC51 RBX was recorded at 89,600 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,694 miles a year.
Has LC51 RBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC51 RBX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LC51 RBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC51 RBX find?
LC51 RBX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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