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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LR09 LVEMOT history

LR09 LVE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LR09 LVE red 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 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,626 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 LVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 LVE was last recorded at 119,626 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 7,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,148 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,478 miles
Average per year
6,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,626 miles
  • 2025 – 112,148 miles
  • 2024 – 103,056 miles
  • 2023 – 93,381 miles
  • 2022 – 82,844 miles
  • 2021 – 79,954 miles
  • 2020 – 75,663 miles
  • 2019 – 72,465 miles
  • 2018 – 64,141 miles
  • 2017 – 59,746 miles
  • 2016 – 52,668 miles
  • 2015 – 46,993 miles
  • 2014 – 43,082 miles
  • 2013 – 37,682 miles
  • 2012 – 30,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,626 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,626 miles (+7,478)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,626 miles
    Test number
    368050934154
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,148 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,148 miles
    Test number
    582973926188
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail112,148 miles (+9,092)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,148 miles
    Test number
    249817765395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,056 miles (+9,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,056 miles
    Test number
    259026945114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass93,381 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    214001304218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,216 miles (+10,372)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,216 miles
    Test number
    979095642005
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass82,844 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,844 miles
    Test number
    648672305654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,954 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,954 miles
    Test number
    113276079600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,663 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,663 miles
    Test number
    960365006076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,465 miles (+3,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,465 miles
    Test number
    499452056156
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  11. Pass68,488 miles (+4,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,488 miles
    Test number
    940237170599
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  12. Pass64,141 miles (+4,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    537349373439
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  13. Pass59,746 miles (+7,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,746 miles
    Test number
    234659395152
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass52,668 miles (+5,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,668 miles
    Test number
    135253107713
    • 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)

  15. Pass46,993 miles (+3,911)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,993 miles
    Test number
    876474855028
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack

  16. Pass43,082 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,082 miles
    Test number
    108176154432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,682 miles (+7,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,682 miles
    Test number
    136444563413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass30,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,139 miles
    Test number
    195564272485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 LVE

Does LR09 LVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 LVE is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 LVE?
The MOT on LR09 LVE is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 LVE done?
LR09 LVE was recorded at 119,626 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,228 miles a year.
Has LR09 LVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 LVE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 LVE 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 LR09 LVE find?
LR09 LVE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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