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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

LC55 YLMMOT history

LC55 YLM is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2023.

LC55 YLM grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2024
Mileage
70,427 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 YLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 YLM was last recorded at 70,427 miles on 29 Jul 2023, 12,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,855 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
12,572 miles
Average per year
4,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,427 miles
  • 2022 – 57,855 miles
  • 2021 – 57,503 miles
  • 2020 – 55,444 miles
  • 2018 – 51,576 miles
  • 2017 – 42,909 miles
  • 2016 – 37,609 miles
  • 2015 – 27,467 miles
  • 2014 – 23,525 miles
  • 2013 – 18,159 miles
  • 2012 – 16,328 miles
  • 2011 – 13,336 miles
  • 2010 – 10,744 miles
  • 2009 – 8,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,427 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,427 miles (+12,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    445124070670
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  2. Pass57,855 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,855 miles
    Test number
    346827596408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail57,855 miles (+352)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,855 miles
    Test number
    837223320297
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass57,503 miles (+2,059)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    176873190387
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rear sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 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))

  5. Pass55,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    258034408987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,444 miles (+3,868)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    318166178472
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass51,576 miles (+8,667)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,576 miles
    Test number
    999919667539
    • AdvisoryAbnormal engine noise
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOS NS headlamp lenses faded
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  8. Pass42,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,909 miles
    Test number
    498032159795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,909 miles (+28)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,909 miles
    Test number
    543793542138
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass42,881 miles (+5,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,881 miles
    Test number
    894105779060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass37,609 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,609 miles
    Test number
    727248361262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,608 miles (+10,141)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,608 miles
    Test number
    797208137646
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass27,467 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,467 miles
    Test number
    867329295090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,525 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,525 miles
    Test number
    767555194078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll anti roll link bellows perrished

  15. Fail23,525 miles (+5,366)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,525 miles
    Test number
    526993494096
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll anti roll link bellows perrished

  16. Pass18,159 miles (+1,831)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,159 miles
    Test number
    835094893081
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake fluid low
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads look low
    • NoteWiper blades split

  17. Pass16,328 miles (+2,992)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,328 miles
    Test number
    297015892001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass13,336 miles (+2,592)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    13,336 miles
    Test number
    786226191084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty

  19. Pass10,744 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    10,744 miles
    Test number
    253153100114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail8,237 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,237 miles
    Test number
    500171819154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass8,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    8,237 miles
    Test number
    582231619180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 YLM

Does LC55 YLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 YLM expired on 4 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 YLM?
The MOT on LC55 YLM expired on 4 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 YLM done?
LC55 YLM was recorded at 70,427 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2023, an average of 4,358 miles a year.
Has LC55 YLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 YLM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LC55 YLM 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 YLM find?
LC55 YLM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: both front headlamp lenses deteriorated; exhaust corroded; slight underbody corrosion.

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