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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

LS55 ZWUMOT history

LS55 ZWU is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS55 ZWU grey 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,605 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZWU was last recorded at 135,605 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,445 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,160 miles
Average per year
5,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,605 miles
  • 2025 – 133,445 miles
  • 2024 – 130,617 miles
  • 2023 – 127,301 miles
  • 2022 – 123,699 miles
  • 2021 – 119,341 miles
  • 2020 – 116,179 miles
  • 2019 – 109,027 miles
  • 2018 – 103,604 miles
  • 2017 – 96,025 miles
  • 2016 – 95,439 miles
  • 2015 – 94,931 miles
  • 2014 – 93,978 miles
  • 2013 – 92,760 miles
  • 2012 – 85,070 miles
  • 2011 – 69,304 miles
  • 2010 – 53,412 miles
  • 2009 – 36,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,605 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,605 miles (+2,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,605 miles
    Test number
    914360906206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass133,445 miles (+2,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,445 miles
    Test number
    194947279532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded
  3. Pass130,617 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,617 miles
    Test number
    669179193748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail130,608 miles (+3,307)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,608 miles
    Test number
    914529416483
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass127,301 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,301 miles
    Test number
    223733947848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,699 miles (+4,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,699 miles
    Test number
    785034069675
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass119,341 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,341 miles
    Test number
    493547448143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,179 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,179 miles
    Test number
    657944135891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,027 miles (+5,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,027 miles
    Test number
    379804975321
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin N/S slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass103,604 miles (+7,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,604 miles
    Test number
    330438906901
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass96,025 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,025 miles
    Test number
    965505671842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,439 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,439 miles
    Test number
    229291955859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,931 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,931 miles
    Test number
    689105285013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,978 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,978 miles
    Test number
    466971174070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,760 miles (+7,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    456121353073
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  16. Pass85,070 miles (+15,766)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    158059862453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,304 miles (+15,892)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,304 miles
    Test number
    808537361089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,412 miles (+16,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,412 miles
    Test number
    370117560060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass36,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    560193169075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ZWU

Does LS55 ZWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ZWU is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZWU?
The MOT on LS55 ZWU is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 ZWU done?
LS55 ZWU was recorded at 135,605 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,633 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZWU has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZWU 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 LS55 ZWU find?
LS55 ZWU passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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