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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

LU04 MAXMOT history

LU04 MAX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

LU04 MAX blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
65,218 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU04 MAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LU04 MAX was last recorded at 65,218 miles on 4 May 2026, 14,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,250 miles · 13 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,968 miles
Average per year
3,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,218 miles
  • 2025 – 50,250 miles
  • 2024 – 38,674 miles
  • 2023 – 33,535 miles
  • 2022 – 29,076 miles
  • 2021 – 28,705 miles
  • 2020 – 28,191 miles
  • 2019 – 27,857 miles
  • 2018 – 26,954 miles
  • 2017 – 26,502 miles
  • 2016 – 25,539 miles
  • 2015 – 24,941 miles
  • 2014 – 22,574 miles
  • 2013 – 21,328 miles
  • 2012 – 19,913 miles
  • 2011 – 17,835 miles
  • 2010 – 13,847 miles
  • 2009 – 10,942 miles
  • 2008 – 7,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,218 miles
  • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHigh handbrake travel
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,218 miles (+14,968)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,218 miles
    Test number
    111931843096
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass50,250 miles (+11,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    50,250 miles
    Test number
    841319444408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

  3. Pass38,674 miles (+5,139)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    837786021086
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass33,535 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    33,535 miles
    Test number
    353158230051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,076 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    29,076 miles
    Test number
    433909288905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,705 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,705 miles
    Test number
    412354148172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,191 miles (+334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    28,191 miles
    Test number
    301792119236
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass27,857 miles (+903)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,857 miles
    Test number
    751583631977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass26,954 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,954 miles
    Test number
    233797509780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,502 miles (+963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,502 miles
    Test number
    672930562268
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked in tread and on inner sidewalls
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low 195/50/15 82v

  11. Pass25,539 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,539 miles
    Test number
    960921702284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,941 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,941 miles
    Test number
    736801415146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,574 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,574 miles
    Test number
    678726004129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,328 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,328 miles
    Test number
    645928003106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,913 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,913 miles
    Test number
    246643942161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,835 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,835 miles
    Test number
    798543631161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,847 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,847 miles
    Test number
    822265740170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,942 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,942 miles
    Test number
    793080749171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    7,069 miles
    Test number
    271644348458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU04 MAX

Does LU04 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU04 MAX expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU04 MAX?
The MOT on LU04 MAX expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU04 MAX done?
LU04 MAX was recorded at 65,218 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 3,240 miles a year.
Has LU04 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU04 MAX has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LU04 MAX 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 LU04 MAX find?
LU04 MAX failed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 6 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; high handbrake travel, and 4 more.

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