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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LR56 LNJMOT history

LR56 LNJ is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LR56 LNJ blue 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 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,099 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR56 LNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR56 LNJ was last recorded at 103,099 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,600 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,499 miles
Average per year
5,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,099 miles
  • 2025 – 100,600 miles
  • 2024 – 93,203 miles
  • 2023 – 87,669 miles
  • 2020 – 86,625 miles
  • 2019 – 79,352 miles
  • 2018 – 71,135 miles
  • 2017 – 64,187 miles
  • 2016 – 53,760 miles
  • 2015 – 43,022 miles
  • 2014 – 33,907 miles
  • 2013 – 29,870 miles
  • 2012 – 24,911 miles
  • 2011 – 21,561 miles
  • 2010 – 16,211 miles
  • 2009 – 12,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,099 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 205/50 R 16 87V HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,099 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,099 miles
    Test number
    720635547478
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 205/50 R 16 87V HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

  2. Fail103,099 miles (+2,499)2 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,099 miles
    Test number
    279521030287
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 205/50 R 16 87V HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

  3. Pass100,600 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,600 miles
    Test number
    559653678606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,597 miles (+7,394)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,597 miles
    Test number
    570835839787
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass93,203 miles (+45)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    273749758538
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail93,158 miles (+5,489)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,158 miles
    Test number
    757168899165
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass87,669 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    748857692989
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly defective

  8. Fail87,666 miles (+1,041)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,666 miles
    Test number
    885765304653
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass86,625 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,625 miles
    Test number
    762983324224
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail86,622 miles (+7,270)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,622 miles
    Test number
    198506790375
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass79,352 miles (+8,217)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    126404230697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,135 miles (+6,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,135 miles
    Test number
    769065379703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass64,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    372100083112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,187 miles (+10,427)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    719099168910
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass53,760 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,760 miles
    Test number
    989498878794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail53,760 miles (+10,738)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,760 miles
    Test number
    702302682527
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass43,022 miles (+9,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,022 miles
    Test number
    613546387120
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear wheels difficult to turn by hand possible binding

  18. Pass33,907 miles (+4,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,907 miles
    Test number
    908396964275
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,870 miles (+4,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,870 miles
    Test number
    516473563251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass24,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,911 miles
    Test number
    115925362275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,911 miles (+3,350)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,911 miles
    Test number
    898987352249
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass21,561 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,561 miles
    Test number
    726439361214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,211 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,211 miles
    Test number
    342727060474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,407 miles
    Test number
    891414069255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR56 LNJ

Does LR56 LNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR56 LNJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR56 LNJ?
The MOT on LR56 LNJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR56 LNJ done?
LR56 LNJ was recorded at 103,099 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
Has LR56 LNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR56 LNJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR56 LNJ 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 LR56 LNJ find?
LR56 LNJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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