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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LL57 GBYMOT history

LL57 GBY is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LL57 GBY silver 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 7 May 2027
Mileage
99,410 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 GBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 GBY was last recorded at 99,410 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 2,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,805 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,605 miles
Average per year
4,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,410 miles
  • 2025 – 96,805 miles
  • 2024 – 94,512 miles
  • 2023 – 91,575 miles
  • 2022 – 88,634 miles
  • 2021 – 85,575 miles
  • 2020 – 83,119 miles
  • 2019 – 81,556 miles
  • 2018 – 79,775 miles
  • 2017 – 78,095 miles
  • 2016 – 73,528 miles
  • 2015 – 66,603 miles
  • 2014 – 55,942 miles
  • 2013 – 47,103 miles
  • 2012 – 39,872 miles
  • 2011 – 31,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,410 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (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.

  • Slight surface corrosion on underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,410 miles (+2,605)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,410 miles
    Test number
    654948526791
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,805 miles (+2,293)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,805 miles
    Test number
    260476237933
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,512 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,512 miles
    Test number
    914407346419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,575 miles
    Test number
    342385668913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,575 miles (+2,941)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,575 miles
    Test number
    517317276454
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass88,634 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    88,634 miles
    Test number
    351213058774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,575 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,575 miles
    Test number
    666149194297
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on underside

  8. Fail85,570 miles (+2,451)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,570 miles
    Test number
    537801838898
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on underside

  9. Pass83,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,119 miles
    Test number
    351808055429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,119 miles (+1,563)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,119 miles
    Test number
    529700627189
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass81,556 miles (+1,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2020
    Odometer
    81,556 miles
    Test number
    501852610367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass79,775 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    526133928706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,095 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,095 miles
    Test number
    574988536313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,528 miles (+6,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,528 miles
    Test number
    762993277477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail

  15. Pass66,603 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    217978325192
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding

  16. Fail66,603 miles (+10,661)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    276648125137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding

  17. Pass55,942 miles (+8,839)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    137224394025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,103 miles (+7,231)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,103 miles
    Test number
    859208173029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,872 miles (+8,482)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,872 miles
    Test number
    197238282028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,390 miles
    Test number
    108473261495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL57 GBY

Does LL57 GBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 GBY is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL57 GBY?
The MOT on LL57 GBY is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL57 GBY done?
LL57 GBY was recorded at 99,410 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,499 miles a year.
Has LL57 GBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 GBY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LL57 GBY 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 LL57 GBY find?
LL57 GBY passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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