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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

LC55 DXWMOT history

LC55 DXW is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LC55 DXW grey 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 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,851 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 DXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 DXW was last recorded at 91,851 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,984 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,867 miles
Average per year
4,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,851 miles
  • 2025 – 89,984 miles
  • 2024 – 88,409 miles
  • 2023 – 86,912 miles
  • 2022 – 85,286 miles
  • 2021 – 82,198 miles
  • 2020 – 80,732 miles
  • 2019 – 78,151 miles
  • 2018 – 76,401 miles
  • 2017 – 74,406 miles
  • 2016 – 72,320 miles
  • 2015 – 63,243 miles
  • 2014 – 55,589 miles
  • 2013 – 42,029 miles
  • 2012 – 30,544 miles
  • 2011 – 23,480 miles
  • 2010 – 19,201 miles
  • 2009 – 14,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,851 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Tyre slightly damaged inner wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,851 miles (+1,867)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,851 miles
    Test number
    770257783187
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,984 miles (+1,575)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    456168043205
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass88,409 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,409 miles
    Test number
    649420614819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail88,380 miles (+1,468)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,380 miles
    Test number
    365573532142
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,912 miles (+1,626)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,912 miles
    Test number
    427111780151
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion under vehicle which will need addressing soon

  6. Pass85,286 miles (+3,088)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,286 miles
    Test number
    571553146258
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass82,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,198 miles
    Test number
    879568952917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,196 miles (+1,464)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    302279015384
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,732 miles (+2,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    455425534575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,151 miles (+1,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,151 miles
    Test number
    627313553177
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass76,401 miles (+1,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,401 miles
    Test number
    375013583960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass74,406 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,406 miles
    Test number
    438060535417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,320 miles (+9,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    873042435165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,243 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,243 miles
    Test number
    937758650617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,589 miles
    Test number
    858487314310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,589 miles (+13,560)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,589 miles
    Test number
    788286914364
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,029 miles (+11,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,029 miles
    Test number
    456699313334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,544 miles (+7,064)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,544 miles
    Test number
    407355622381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,480 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,480 miles
    Test number
    617013411026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,201 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,201 miles
    Test number
    160772510490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass19,201 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,201 miles
    Test number
    630782610085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,268 miles
    Test number
    982006019094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 DXW

Does LC55 DXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 DXW is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 DXW?
The MOT on LC55 DXW is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 DXW done?
LC55 DXW was recorded at 91,851 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,525 miles a year.
Has LC55 DXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 DXW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 DXW 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 LC55 DXW find?
LC55 DXW passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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