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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

LM05 EXKMOT history

LM05 EXK is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

LM05 EXK silver 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 22 Mar 2026
Mileage
78,432 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 EXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 EXK was last recorded at 78,432 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 2,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,662 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,770 miles
Average per year
4,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,432 miles
  • 2024 – 75,662 miles
  • 2023 – 74,431 miles
  • 2022 – 66,629 miles
  • 2020 – 66,441 miles
  • 2019 – 63,238 miles
  • 2018 – 58,613 miles
  • 2017 – 55,303 miles
  • 2016 – 50,965 miles
  • 2015 – 45,450 miles
  • 2014 – 41,700 miles
  • 2013 – 34,815 miles
  • 2012 – 28,050 miles
  • 2011 – 21,664 miles
  • 2010 – 16,416 miles
  • 2009 – 11,064 miles
  • 2008 – 10,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,432 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills are corroded
  • AdvisoryRear subframe mounts becoming corroded

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underside of vehicle is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,432 miles (+2,770)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,432 miles
    Test number
    813225426221
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounts becoming corroded

  2. Pass75,662 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,662 miles
    Test number
    536289055603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded

  3. Fail75,661 miles (+1,230)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,661 miles
    Test number
    572819613176
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded

  4. Pass74,431 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    485146015596
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Offside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail74,431 miles (+7,802)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    177818547741
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Offside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,629 miles (+188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    588550813715
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass66,441 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    812150161320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside plus nearside sills corroded

  8. Fail66,441 miles (+3,203)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    582837016158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside plus nearside sills corroded

  9. Pass63,238 miles (+4,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,238 miles
    Test number
    735873494132
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,613 miles (+3,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,613 miles
    Test number
    360903519080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from rear joint and joint in poor condition

  11. Pass55,303 miles (+4,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,303 miles
    Test number
    783726085152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake binding slightly

  12. Pass50,965 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    972876757758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,450 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,450 miles
    Test number
    438689015037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,700 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    278380924027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,815 miles (+6,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,815 miles
    Test number
    609595813068
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass28,050 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    427113612027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,664 miles (+5,248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,664 miles
    Test number
    506500211075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,416 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,416 miles
    Test number
    353438910068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,064 miles (+502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,064 miles
    Test number
    283010629014
    • NoteSlight damage to off side front tyre outer side wall

  20. Fail10,562 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,562 miles
    Test number
    270961268492
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass10,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,562 miles
    Test number
    501851368173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM05 EXK

Does LM05 EXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 EXK expired on 22 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 EXK?
The MOT on LM05 EXK expired on 22 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 EXK done?
LM05 EXK was recorded at 78,432 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 4,061 miles a year.
Has LM05 EXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 EXK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 EXK 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 LM05 EXK find?
LM05 EXK passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both front inner sills are corroded; rear subframe mounts becoming corroded.

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