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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LE57 FCAMOT history

LE57 FCA is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LE57 FCA 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 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,086 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 FCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 FCA was last recorded at 115,086 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,316 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
770 miles
Average per year
6,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,086 miles
  • 2025 – 114,316 miles
  • 2024 – 106,197 miles
  • 2023 – 97,874 miles
  • 2022 – 85,412 miles
  • 2021 – 73,670 miles
  • 2020 – 63,907 miles
  • 2019 – 56,977 miles
  • 2018 – 56,508 miles
  • 2017 – 47,908 miles
  • 2016 – 40,281 miles
  • 2015 – 33,434 miles
  • 2014 – 26,969 miles
  • 2013 – 21,502 miles
  • 2012 – 16,798 miles
  • 2011 – 13,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,086 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,086 miles (+770)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,086 miles
    Test number
    965269625392
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,316 miles
    Test number
    968477088218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,316 miles (+8,119)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,316 miles
    Test number
    463180331966
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,197 miles (+8,323)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,197 miles
    Test number
    255998865186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,874 miles
    Test number
    169841478758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail97,871 miles (+12,459)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,871 miles
    Test number
    384915862893
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,412 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,412 miles
    Test number
    440585228132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail85,187 miles (+11,517)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,187 miles
    Test number
    570908128950
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,670 miles (+9,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    570612680948
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,907 miles (+6,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,907 miles
    Test number
    443946426529
    • 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))

  11. Pass56,977 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    545799198427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass56,508 miles (+8,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,508 miles
    Test number
    508585885145
    • AdvisoryRear suspension link bars slight play

  13. Pass47,908 miles (+7,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    301662375775
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Getting Low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox Join Has A Minor Leak Present (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Droplink Missing Retainer And Slight Boot Cracking

  14. Pass40,281 miles (+6,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,281 miles
    Test number
    444923941417
    • AdvisoryFront both front wheels slight binding
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass33,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,434 miles
    Test number
    597032175087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,433 miles (+6,464)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,433 miles
    Test number
    239382075092
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass26,969 miles (+5,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,969 miles
    Test number
    899966564080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass21,502 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,502 miles
    Test number
    658376383043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,798 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,798 miles
    Test number
    286428532125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    13,519 miles
    Test number
    298723501168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 FCA

Does LE57 FCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 FCA is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 FCA?
The MOT on LE57 FCA is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 FCA done?
LE57 FCA was recorded at 115,086 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,590 miles a year.
Has LE57 FCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 FCA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 FCA 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 LE57 FCA find?
LE57 FCA passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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