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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

LR59 OYBMOT history

LR59 OYB is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 56,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LR59 OYB silver 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 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
56,546 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 OYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 OYB was last recorded at 56,546 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,879 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,667 miles
Average per year
3,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,546 miles
  • 2025 – 54,879 miles
  • 2024 – 52,805 miles
  • 2023 – 50,652 miles
  • 2022 – 48,454 miles
  • 2021 – 45,147 miles
  • 2020 – 40,816 miles
  • 2019 – 37,304 miles
  • 2018 – 34,449 miles
  • 2017 – 28,134 miles
  • 2016 – 23,381 miles
  • 2015 – 19,101 miles
  • 2014 – 15,106 miles
  • 2013 – 14,587 miles
  • 2012 – 9,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,546 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,546 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    309606934189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,879 miles (+2,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,879 miles
    Test number
    241987518852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass52,805 miles (+2,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,805 miles
    Test number
    865792640843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass50,652 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,652 miles
    Test number
    245181544312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    425234994554
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail48,454 miles (+3,307)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    551276000679
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass45,147 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,147 miles
    Test number
    903852440139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,816 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,816 miles
    Test number
    207519442363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,304 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    260425694642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    239927538305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail34,449 miles (+6,315)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    671665511057
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass28,134 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,134 miles
    Test number
    274810633569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,381 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,381 miles
    Test number
    407965183591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,101 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,101 miles
    Test number
    240311323979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,106 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,106 miles
    Test number
    859413634258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,587 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,587 miles
    Test number
    819776553256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,792 miles
    Test number
    345651762212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 OYB

Does LR59 OYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 OYB is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 OYB?
The MOT on LR59 OYB is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 OYB done?
LR59 OYB was recorded at 56,546 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,355 miles a year.
Has LR59 OYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 OYB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR59 OYB 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 OYB find?
LR59 OYB passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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