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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LR09 VKMMOT history

LR09 VKM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 56,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LR09 VKM 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 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
56,722 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VKM was last recorded at 56,722 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 6,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,012 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,710 miles
Average per year
2,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,722 miles
  • 2024 – 50,012 miles
  • 2023 – 45,797 miles
  • 2022 – 44,788 miles
  • 2021 – 43,381 miles
  • 2020 – 42,364 miles
  • 2019 – 41,055 miles
  • 2018 – 38,856 miles
  • 2017 – 37,337 miles
  • 2016 – 35,739 miles
  • 2015 – 33,937 miles
  • 2014 – 31,945 miles
  • 2013 – 28,074 miles
  • 2012 – 23,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,722 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,722 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,722 miles
    Test number
    657997670684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,012 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    376825550986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,462 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,462 miles
    Test number
    981957364372
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail47,462 miles (+1,665)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,462 miles
    Test number
    834166319162
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass45,797 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    253601710483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,788 miles (+1,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,788 miles
    Test number
    891068924489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass43,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    793209222642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail43,381 miles (+1,017)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    692021063456
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass42,364 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    42,364 miles
    Test number
    796235116990
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe to silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail42,364 miles (+1,309)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,364 miles
    Test number
    343662902683
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe to silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass41,055 miles (+2,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    808214042401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass38,856 miles (+1,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,856 miles
    Test number
    530061131347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass37,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,337 miles
    Test number
    100545165207
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly (by hand)

  14. Fail37,337 miles (+1,598)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,337 miles
    Test number
    709398809223
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly (by hand)

  15. Pass35,739 miles (+1,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,739 miles
    Test number
    385117006191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper deteriorated

  16. Pass33,937 miles (+1,992)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,937 miles
    Test number
    899727375014
    • NoteNearside front wheel buckled, but considered just acceptable

  17. Pass31,945 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,945 miles
    Test number
    137473384444
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail31,944 miles (+3,870)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,944 miles
    Test number
    196993384468
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass28,074 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,074 miles
    Test number
    118732273093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn edges and nearing limit

  20. Fail28,074 miles (+4,999)2 dangerous4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,074 miles
    Test number
    757942573081
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn edges and nearing limit

  21. Pass23,075 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,075 miles
    Test number
    149155072095
    • NoteO/s/r tyre near limit/devoid of tread at inner edge

Questions about LR09 VKM

Does LR09 VKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 VKM expired on 28 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VKM?
The MOT on LR09 VKM expired on 28 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 VKM done?
LR09 VKM was recorded at 56,722 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,470 miles a year.
Has LR09 VKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VKM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 VKM 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 VKM find?
LR09 VKM passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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