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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LS06 VJCMOT history

LS06 VJC is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

LS06 VJC grey 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 11 Jun 2025
Mileage
101,965 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 VJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS06 VJC was last recorded at 101,965 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 3,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,031 miles · 8 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,934 miles
Average per year
5,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,965 miles
  • 2024 – 98,031 miles
  • 2023 – 93,021 miles
  • 2022 – 87,224 miles
  • 2021 – 79,491 miles
  • 2020 – 72,326 miles
  • 2019 – 63,942 miles
  • 2018 – 55,261 miles
  • 2017 – 46,969 miles
  • 2016 – 39,527 miles
  • 2015 – 32,324 miles
  • 2014 – 27,988 miles
  • 2013 – 23,822 miles
  • 2012 – 20,660 miles
  • 2011 – 17,493 miles
  • 2010 – 14,109 miles
  • 2009 – 10,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,965 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryMultiple areas of body corrosion

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Sidewall cut no cords showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,965 miles (+3,934)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,965 miles
    Test number
    831827177538
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMultiple areas of body corrosion

  2. Pass98,031 miles (+5,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,031 miles
    Test number
    529087798601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,021 miles
    Test number
    851836843163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,021 miles (+5,797)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,021 miles
    Test number
    932630124572
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass87,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,224 miles
    Test number
    215042584508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,224 miles (+7,733)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,224 miles
    Test number
    825067931669
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,491 miles (+7,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,491 miles
    Test number
    459541579410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sedge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,326 miles
    Test number
    847394644148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail72,326 miles (+8,384)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,326 miles
    Test number
    703730453974
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass63,942 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    63,942 miles
    Test number
    653394780575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,261 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,261 miles
    Test number
    676598448975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sidewall cut no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail55,230 miles (+8,261)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,230 miles
    Test number
    242960401756
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall cut to cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Ball joint broken (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sidewall cut no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass46,969 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,969 miles
    Test number
    973530378403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,781 miles (+7,254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    283331703448
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass39,527 miles (+199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,527 miles
    Test number
    783332707244
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bind when turned by hand

  16. Fail39,328 miles (+7,004)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,328 miles
    Test number
    539711133342
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bind when turned by hand

  17. Pass32,324 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,324 miles
    Test number
    627840795017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,988 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,988 miles
    Test number
    208171894011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,822 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,822 miles
    Test number
    565767383055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,660 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,660 miles
    Test number
    545641482043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,493 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,493 miles
    Test number
    157840871018
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass17,493 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,493 miles
    Test number
    626480571061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,109 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,109 miles
    Test number
    641527750036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,987 miles
    Test number
    732512779070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS06 VJC

Does LS06 VJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS06 VJC expired on 11 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS06 VJC?
The MOT on LS06 VJC expired on 11 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS06 VJC done?
LS06 VJC was recorded at 101,965 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 5,607 miles a year.
Has LS06 VJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 VJC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS06 VJC 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 LS06 VJC find?
LS06 VJC failed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; offside front service brake excessively binding, and 4 more.

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