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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LS56 WBPMOT history

LS56 WBP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

LS56 WBP blue 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 May 2027
Mileage
103,608 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WBP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WBP was last recorded at 103,608 miles on 28 May 2026, 2,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,343 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,265 miles
Average per year
5,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,608 miles
  • 2025 – 101,343 miles
  • 2024 – 100,205 miles
  • 2022 – 99,993 miles
  • 2021 – 99,990 miles
  • 2020 – 96,310 miles
  • 2019 – 90,664 miles
  • 2018 – 80,980 miles
  • 2017 – 67,881 miles
  • 2016 – 52,766 miles
  • 2015 – 44,138 miles
  • 2014 – 35,195 miles
  • 2013 – 28,499 miles
  • 2012 – 22,617 miles
  • 2011 – 19,974 miles
  • 2010 – 16,510 miles
  • 2009 – 15,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,608 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underbody corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,608 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    103,608 miles
    Test number
    620535574250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,343 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,343 miles
    Test number
    797173051509
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside boot floor corroded

  3. Fail101,343 miles (+1,138)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,343 miles
    Test number
    692669738068
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside boot floor corroded

  4. Pass100,205 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,205 miles
    Test number
    639543335258
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  5. Fail100,137 miles (+144)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,137 miles
    Test number
    349917424638
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  6. Pass99,993 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,993 miles
    Test number
    996891299499
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Fail99,993 miles (+3)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,993 miles
    Test number
    830092122618
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat removed.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of both outer sills, covered with plastic trims. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,990 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    977257700165
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive General under body corrosion but not to the extent to weaken. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,990 miles (+3,680)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    159760186038
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass96,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,310 miles
    Test number
    946073934092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,310 miles (+5,646)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,310 miles
    Test number
    306952320354
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass90,664 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    797279871384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail90,664 miles (+9,684)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    235130978372
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass80,980 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    486528062988
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail80,851 miles (+12,970)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,851 miles
    Test number
    223595869104
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass67,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,881 miles
    Test number
    723269265589
    • Advisory3 LED inoperative high level brake light

  17. Fail67,881 miles (+15,115)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,881 miles
    Test number
    954934735021
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Advisory3 LED inoperative high level brake light

  18. Pass52,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,766 miles
    Test number
    903683733987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail52,766 miles (+8,628)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,766 miles
    Test number
    439265552889
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass44,138 miles (+8,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,138 miles
    Test number
    225978395136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass35,195 miles (+6,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,195 miles
    Test number
    235521284426
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass28,499 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,499 miles
    Test number
    537053683105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,617 miles (+2,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    859090582150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass19,974 miles (+3,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,974 miles
    Test number
    705492681134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,510 miles (+710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,510 miles
    Test number
    434067280198
    • NoteCuts in both NS tyre inner sidewalls. Not deep enough to reach reinforcing but recommend replacement.

  26. Pass15,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,800 miles
    Test number
    472700259367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 WBP

Does LS56 WBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 WBP is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WBP?
The MOT on LS56 WBP is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 WBP done?
LS56 WBP was recorded at 103,608 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 5,339 miles a year.
Has LS56 WBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WBP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 WBP 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 WBP find?
LS56 WBP passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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