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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LR59 FJUMOT history

LR59 FJU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LR59 FJU 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,464 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 FJU
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
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 FJU was last recorded at 122,464 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 6,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,859 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,605 miles
Average per year
6,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,464 miles
  • 2025 – 115,859 miles
  • 2024 – 113,916 miles
  • 2023 – 107,173 miles
  • 2022 – 98,987 miles
  • 2021 – 91,223 miles
  • 2020 – 85,184 miles
  • 2019 – 77,024 miles
  • 2018 – 69,330 miles
  • 2017 – 66,464 miles
  • 2016 – 61,611 miles
  • 2015 – 57,926 miles
  • 2014 – 52,760 miles
  • 2013 – 41,750 miles
  • 2012 – 30,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,464 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Corrosion in various area underneath

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Lower torsion bar dust cover perishing, rear both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads, both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH..

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,464 miles (+6,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,464 miles
    Test number
    237504671159
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass115,859 miles (+1,943)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,859 miles
    Test number
    460216855614
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in various area underneath
    • AdvisoryLower torsion bar dust cover perishing, rear both sides

  3. Pass113,916 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,916 miles
    Test number
    822155051425
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in various area underneath
    • AdvisoryLower torsion bar dust cover perishing, rear both sides

  4. Fail113,903 miles (+6,730)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,903 miles
    Test number
    953580622208
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in various area underneath
    • AdvisoryLower torsion bar dust cover perishing, rear both sides

  5. Pass107,173 miles (+8,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,173 miles
    Test number
    324617699801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass98,987 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,987 miles
    Test number
    811519253809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail98,985 miles (+7,762)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,985 miles
    Test number
    246052632666
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,223 miles (+6,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,223 miles
    Test number
    233055937397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass85,184 miles (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,184 miles
    Test number
    824694224900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,024 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    972475262642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,330 miles
    Test number
    592628904593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,330 miles (+2,866)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,330 miles
    Test number
    952981072212
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,464 miles
    Test number
    112532881100
    • 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)

  14. Fail66,464 miles (+4,853)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,464 miles
    Test number
    660032168998
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass61,611 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,611 miles
    Test number
    766334199208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,926 miles
    Test number
    405130009170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail57,926 miles (+5,166)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,926 miles
    Test number
    517758858945
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,760 miles (+11,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    616710624296
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Pass41,750 miles (+10,970)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    769997113213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,780 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,780 miles
    Test number
    977513822213
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about LR59 FJU

Does LR59 FJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 FJU is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 FJU?
The MOT on LR59 FJU is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 FJU done?
LR59 FJU was recorded at 122,464 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,749 miles a year.
Has LR59 FJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 FJU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 FJU 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 LR59 FJU find?
LR59 FJU passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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