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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LS56 MHUMOT history

LS56 MHU is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2023.

LS56 MHU silver 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 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
123,008 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 MHU
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 expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 MHU was last recorded at 123,008 miles on 21 Jan 2023, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,652 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
356 miles
Average per year
7,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,008 miles
  • 2022 – 122,652 miles
  • 2021 – 122,649 miles
  • 2020 – 116,786 miles
  • 2019 – 104,456 miles
  • 2018 – 93,869 miles
  • 2017 – 85,550 miles
  • 2016 – 74,574 miles
  • 2015 – 70,655 miles
  • 2014 – 56,215 miles
  • 2013 – 50,565 miles
  • 2012 – 41,282 miles
  • 2011 – 30,676 miles
  • 2009 – 23,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,008 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Oil leak around rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,008 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,008 miles
    Test number
    580925061019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,652 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,652 miles
    Test number
    561385556444
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass122,649 miles (+5,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,649 miles
    Test number
    519734977910
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass116,786 miles (+12,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,786 miles
    Test number
    704121730229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,456 miles (+10,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    328780933447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass93,869 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,869 miles
    Test number
    751938271209
    • AdvisoryOil leak around rear diff

  7. Fail93,867 miles (+8,317)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    461443161194
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak around rear diff

  8. Pass85,550 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,550 miles
    Test number
    877371157990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,549 miles (+10,975)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    251726916230
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass74,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,574 miles
    Test number
    727291409225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,574 miles (+3,919)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,574 miles
    Test number
    463166294960
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass70,655 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,655 miles
    Test number
    317662835113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail70,645 miles (+14,430)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,645 miles
    Test number
    595501235137
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass56,215 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,215 miles
    Test number
    228517824481
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail56,214 miles (+5,649)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,214 miles
    Test number
    869096424156
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass50,565 miles (+9,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,565 miles
    Test number
    787901933122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass41,282 miles (+10,606)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,282 miles
    Test number
    119353032119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,676 miles
    Test number
    169738131463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,676 miles (+7,132)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,676 miles
    Test number
    378146831056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteSmall cuts in wiper blades

  20. Pass23,544 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,544 miles
    Test number
    120127419375
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damage
    • NoteOffside wiper blade small split

  21. Fail23,544 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,544 miles
    Test number
    692337519306
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damage
    • NoteOffside wiper blade small split

Questions about LS56 MHU

Does LS56 MHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 MHU expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 MHU?
The MOT on LS56 MHU expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 MHU done?
LS56 MHU was recorded at 123,008 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2023, an average of 7,542 miles a year.
Has LS56 MHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 MHU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LS56 MHU 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 MHU find?
LS56 MHU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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