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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

LR05 PZXMOT history

LR05 PZX is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LR05 PZX black 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 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,264 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 PZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 PZX was last recorded at 93,264 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,773 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,491 miles
Average per year
3,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,264 miles
  • 2024 – 91,773 miles
  • 2023 – 90,352 miles
  • 2022 – 88,221 miles
  • 2021 – 84,440 miles
  • 2020 – 80,848 miles
  • 2019 – 72,411 miles
  • 2018 – 68,156 miles
  • 2017 – 63,532 miles
  • 2016 – 59,802 miles
  • 2015 – 56,783 miles
  • 2014 – 51,810 miles
  • 2013 – 48,721 miles
  • 2012 – 47,087 miles
  • 2011 – 42,134 miles
  • 2010 – 35,577 miles
  • 2009 – 29,840 miles
  • 2008 – 25,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,264 miles
  • AdvisoryHorn switch intermittent

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,264 miles (+1,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,264 miles
    Test number
    605134490857
    • AdvisoryHorn switch intermittent
  2. Pass91,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    483484914351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,772 miles (+1,420)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,772 miles
    Test number
    939077481349
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,352 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    185147204745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,221 miles (+3,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    121359320929
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,440 miles
    Test number
    593440724406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,440 miles (+3,592)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,440 miles
    Test number
    186516734900
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass80,848 miles (+8,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,848 miles
    Test number
    369668669449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass72,411 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    835282485166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,156 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    141803483642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,532 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,532 miles
    Test number
    722057143982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    907218508714
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail59,802 miles (+3,019)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    720064480346
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass56,783 miles (+4,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    798718035163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass51,810 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    168417744161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,721 miles (+1,634)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,721 miles
    Test number
    279228433112
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear thin
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link
  17. Pass47,087 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,087 miles
    Test number
    667538732164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,134 miles (+6,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,134 miles
    Test number
    759953341150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass35,577 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    990424350101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,840 miles (+4,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,840 miles
    Test number
    583037359126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass25,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,013 miles
    Test number
    962593228129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 PZX

Does LR05 PZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 PZX is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 PZX?
The MOT on LR05 PZX is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 PZX done?
LR05 PZX was recorded at 93,264 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,888 miles a year.
Has LR05 PZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 PZX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 PZX 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 LR05 PZX find?
LR05 PZX passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: horn switch intermittent.

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