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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LR59 FKAMOT history

LR59 FKA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LR59 FKA 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 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,440 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 FKA
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 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 FKA was last recorded at 96,440 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 21,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,785 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
21,655 miles
Average per year
6,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,440 miles
  • 2025 – 74,785 miles
  • 2024 – 63,264 miles
  • 2023 – 58,937 miles
  • 2022 – 55,646 miles
  • 2021 – 51,826 miles
  • 2020 – 48,629 miles
  • 2019 – 41,686 miles
  • 2018 – 37,297 miles
  • 2017 – 27,695 miles
  • 2016 – 19,511 miles
  • 2015 – 14,751 miles
  • 2014 – 11,045 miles
  • 2012 – 5,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,440 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,440 miles (+21,655)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,440 miles
    Test number
    258744680086
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass74,785 miles (+11,521)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    108734433250
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass63,264 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,264 miles
    Test number
    570898182923
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both ball joint dust covers on this side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper ball joint dust covers on this side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes worn on rear axle
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Fail63,264 miles (+4,327)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,264 miles
    Test number
    283843791809
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both ball joint dust covers on this side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper ball joint dust covers on this side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes worn on rear axle
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Pass58,937 miles (+3,291)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    669595520690
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
  6. Pass55,646 miles (+24)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    619414420188
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail55,622 miles (+3,796)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,622 miles
    Test number
    210652638889
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass51,826 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    511900749394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,629 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    346648190999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,686 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,686 miles
    Test number
    128889378729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,297 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,297 miles
    Test number
    388525907469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,695 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,695 miles
    Test number
    603829809607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,511 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    19,511 miles
    Test number
    689174277676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,751 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    14,751 miles
    Test number
    826827395039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,045 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    11,045 miles
    Test number
    267825914404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    5,949 miles
    Test number
    828687002212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 FKA

Does LR59 FKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 FKA is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 FKA?
The MOT on LR59 FKA is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 FKA done?
LR59 FKA was recorded at 96,440 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,356 miles a year.
Has LR59 FKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 FKA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 FKA 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 FKA find?
LR59 FKA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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