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Mazda 5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LS56 MFXMOT history

LS56 MFX is a black petrol Mazda 5 first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
179,963 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 MFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 MFX was last recorded at 179,963 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 7,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,194 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,769 miles
Average per year
9,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,963 miles
  • 2023 – 172,194 miles
  • 2022 – 165,346 miles
  • 2021 – 150,429 miles
  • 2020 – 135,659 miles
  • 2019 – 119,375 miles
  • 2018 – 119,289 miles
  • 2017 – 104,736 miles
  • 2016 – 97,555 miles
  • 2015 – 90,418 miles
  • 2014 – 83,629 miles
  • 2013 – 76,139 miles
  • 2012 – 66,262 miles
  • 2011 – 57,513 miles
  • 2010 – 48,746 miles
  • 2009 – 39,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,963 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicleRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Corrosion on floor/chassis and rear inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush de-bonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,963 miles (+7,769)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,963 miles
    Test number
    342260292583
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass172,194 miles (+6,848)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    172,194 miles
    Test number
    927155290859
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dip (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition

  3. Pass165,346 miles (+14,917)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,346 miles
    Test number
    763826021067
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,429 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,429 miles
    Test number
    854765137431
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on floor/chassis and rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail150,408 miles (+14,749)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,408 miles
    Test number
    623823154297
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on floor/chassis and rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,659 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,659 miles
    Test number
    342980053075
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section requires attention (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills and underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and flexi section worn
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFuel breather and filler pipes corroded

  7. Fail135,651 miles (+16,276)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,651 miles
    Test number
    252230471655
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section requires attention (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills and underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and flexi section worn
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFuel breather and filler pipes corroded

  8. Pass119,375 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,375 miles
    Test number
    655079768438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail119,289 miles (+14,553)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,289 miles
    Test number
    315535640349
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,736 miles (+7,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,736 miles
    Test number
    975233434330
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass97,555 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,555 miles
    Test number
    665348300904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,418 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,418 miles
    Test number
    583451887560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,629 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,629 miles
    Test number
    227766744322
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail83,628 miles (+7,489)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,628 miles
    Test number
    435013844385
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass76,139 miles (+9,877)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,139 miles
    Test number
    646021153374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,262 miles
    Test number
    806529942342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail66,261 miles (+8,748)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,261 miles
    Test number
    385739142325
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,513 miles
    Test number
    697317241350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,513 miles (+8,767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,513 miles
    Test number
    879396941349
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass48,746 miles (+9,132)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,746 miles
    Test number
    842253640323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,614 miles
    Test number
    731752049336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 MFX

Does LS56 MFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 MFX expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 MFX?
The MOT on LS56 MFX expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 MFX done?
LS56 MFX was recorded at 179,963 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 9,960 miles a year.
Has LS56 MFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 MFX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LS56 MFX 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 LS56 MFX find?
LS56 MFX passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle, and 12 more.

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