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Mazda MX-5

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

LM05 RZPMOT history

LM05 RZP is an orange petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LM05 RZP orange 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 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,122 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 RZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 RZP was last recorded at 94,122 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,063 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
4,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,122 miles
  • 2024 – 81,916 miles
  • 2023 – 81,909 miles
  • 2022 – 77,489 miles
  • 2021 – 69,857 miles
  • 2020 – 66,597 miles
  • 2019 – 62,984 miles
  • 2018 – 58,644 miles
  • 2017 – 56,432 miles
  • 2016 – 53,129 miles
  • 2015 – 49,662 miles
  • 2014 – 46,809 miles
  • 2013 – 43,990 miles
  • 2012 – 36,990 miles
  • 2011 – 33,030 miles
  • 2010 – 29,551 miles
  • 2009 – 26,341 miles
  • 2008 – 23,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,122 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Wheel arch area corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis rail area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Advise rear brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,122 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,122 miles
    Test number
    745528551589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Wheel arch area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Fail94,063 miles (+12,147)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    913138344075
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Wheel arch area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass81,916 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    150788557075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,915 miles (+6)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,915 miles
    Test number
    825186559968
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Play in lower bush area (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mount bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,909 miles (+4,420)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,909 miles
    Test number
    743988689189
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills are holed (outer skin only)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded.

  6. Pass77,489 miles (+7,632)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,489 miles
    Test number
    920918642692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch is holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill is corroded/holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis rail is holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill is corroded/holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,857 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    847465017835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis rail area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail69,857 miles (+3,260)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    512206725017
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chasis rail area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis rail area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass66,597 miles (+3,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    895453089991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill is corroded.

  10. Pass62,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,984 miles
    Test number
    322966329802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail62,984 miles (+4,340)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,984 miles
    Test number
    133896940544
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass58,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,644 miles
    Test number
    300334082814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,644 miles (+2,212)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,644 miles
    Test number
    499571358724
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass56,432 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,432 miles
    Test number
    281259091960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,430 miles (+3,301)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,430 miles
    Test number
    185367899503
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass53,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,129 miles
    Test number
    935258069678
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake discs

  17. Fail53,129 miles (+3,467)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,129 miles
    Test number
    699782430923
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake discs

  18. Pass49,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,662 miles
    Test number
    570103834339
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped/corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn/low

  19. Fail49,662 miles (+2,853)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,662 miles
    Test number
    294626338250
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake discs overheated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped/corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn/low

  20. Pass46,809 miles (+2,819)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,809 miles
    Test number
    149410614338
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass43,990 miles (+7,000)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    265111113331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 road wheel tyres badly perished

  22. Pass36,990 miles (+3,960)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,990 miles
    Test number
    826192212375
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCracks between tread of all tyres
    • NoteEngine oil just above minimum

  23. Pass33,030 miles (+3,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    868852411395
    • NoteFront brake discs rusted

  24. Pass29,551 miles (+3,210)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,551 miles
    Test number
    774723210300
    • NoteHandbrake lever high
    • NoteWipers smearing

  25. Pass26,341 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,341 miles
    Test number
    164471419397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,939 miles
    Test number
    831945118376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 RZP

Does LM05 RZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 RZP is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM05 RZP?
The MOT on LM05 RZP is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 RZP done?
LM05 RZP was recorded at 94,122 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,101 miles a year.
Has LM05 RZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 RZP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 RZP 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 RZP find?
LM05 RZP passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner wheel arch area corroded; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; underbody corroded.

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