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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LS56 MHEMOT history

LS56 MHE is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 41,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LS56 MHE 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 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
41,781 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 MHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 MHE was last recorded at 41,781 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,600 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
1,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,781 miles
  • 2025 – 41,600 miles
  • 2024 – 41,110 miles
  • 2023 – 38,959 miles
  • 2022 – 36,507 miles
  • 2021 – 35,698 miles
  • 2019 – 34,483 miles
  • 2018 – 34,043 miles
  • 2017 – 32,502 miles
  • 2016 – 31,807 miles
  • 2015 – 30,605 miles
  • 2014 – 30,130 miles
  • 2013 – 28,235 miles
  • 2012 – 27,591 miles
  • 2011 – 26,583 miles
  • 2010 – 24,476 miles
  • 2009 – 19,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,781 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly Holding 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,781 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    604831159832
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly Holding 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass41,600 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,600 miles
    Test number
    436797078559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,110 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    41,110 miles
    Test number
    401583901818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,959 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    38,959 miles
    Test number
    604607119215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,507 miles (+809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    826834891542
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass35,698 miles (+1,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,698 miles
    Test number
    310722380893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,483 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,483 miles
    Test number
    499431713645
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail34,483 miles (+440)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,483 miles
    Test number
    734796603760
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass34,043 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,043 miles
    Test number
    416103152092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,502 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,502 miles
    Test number
    416988705453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,807 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,807 miles
    Test number
    266172261924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,605 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,605 miles
    Test number
    435406865131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,130 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,130 miles
    Test number
    329640034346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,235 miles (+644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    726266623398
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass27,591 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,591 miles
    Test number
    447058112303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,583 miles (+2,107)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,583 miles
    Test number
    555708021368
    • NoteN/S/F and N/S/R tyres kerbed
    • NoteFront washers blocked but provides enough fluid to go onto windscreen
    • NoteRear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

  17. Pass24,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,476 miles
    Test number
    171266720374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,476 miles (+4,828)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,476 miles
    Test number
    642946320305
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

  19. Pass19,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,648 miles
    Test number
    182573729336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,648 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,648 miles
    Test number
    833603329368
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LS56 MHE

Does LS56 MHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 MHE is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 MHE?
The MOT on LS56 MHE is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 MHE done?
LS56 MHE was recorded at 41,781 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,360 miles a year.
Has LS56 MHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 MHE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LS56 MHE 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 MHE find?
LS56 MHE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s; offside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly holding 27%.

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