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Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour · Petrol · 2011 · 1,999 cc

LC61 VHTMOT history

LC61 VHT is a multi-colour petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 59,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2026.

LC61 VHT multi-colour 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 24 May 2027
Mileage
59,599 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VHT was last recorded at 59,599 miles on 25 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,599 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,599 miles
  • 2025 – 58,356 miles
  • 2024 – 53,961 miles
  • 2023 – 49,701 miles
  • 2022 – 47,231 miles
  • 2021 – 47,162 miles
  • 2020 – 43,042 miles
  • 2019 – 40,752 miles
  • 2018 – 36,579 miles
  • 2017 – 26,276 miles
  • 2016 – 14,636 miles
  • 2015 – 12,538 miles
  • 2014 – 8,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,599 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust cross brace brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,599 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    59,599 miles
    Test number
    856574692866
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust cross brace broken

  2. Fail59,599 miles (+1,243)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,599 miles
    Test number
    794172029986
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened body to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened body to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust cross brace broken

  3. Pass58,356 miles (+4,395)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,356 miles
    Test number
    696889317025
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass53,961 miles (+4,260)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,961 miles
    Test number
    757967706053
    • AdvisoryFront Engine undershield securing bolts missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF inner shoulders wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass49,701 miles (+2,470)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,701 miles
    Test number
    769359550746
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass47,231 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,231 miles
    Test number
    118863956621
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs are slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail47,162 miles (+4,120)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,162 miles
    Test number
    698370050590
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass43,042 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    312050103445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,752 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,752 miles
    Test number
    914212893782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,579 miles (+10,303)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,579 miles
    Test number
    785872484874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,276 miles (+11,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,276 miles
    Test number
    927857301291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass14,636 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,636 miles
    Test number
    531011130931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,627 miles (+2,089)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,627 miles
    Test number
    888409670015
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass12,538 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    12,538 miles
    Test number
    154231820446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    8,455 miles
    Test number
    829985704381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VHT

Does LC61 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VHT is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VHT?
The MOT on LC61 VHT is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VHT done?
LC61 VHT was recorded at 59,599 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2026, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has LC61 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VHT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VHT 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 LC61 VHT find?
LC61 VHT passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2026 with 12 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 9 more.

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