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Mazda MX-5

Maroon · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc

LX54 MHNMOT history

LX54 MHN is a maroon petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LX54 MHN maroon 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 21 May 2027
Mileage
93,482 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 MHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 MHN was last recorded at 93,482 miles on 22 May 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,406 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
3,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,482 miles
  • 2025 – 90,982 miles
  • 2023 – 89,999 miles
  • 2022 – 88,451 miles
  • 2021 – 84,506 miles
  • 2020 – 82,795 miles
  • 2019 – 80,752 miles
  • 2018 – 77,432 miles
  • 2017 – 71,760 miles
  • 2016 – 65,988 miles
  • 2015 – 59,909 miles
  • 2014 – 53,532 miles
  • 2013 – 45,178 miles
  • 2012 – 43,422 miles
  • 2011 – 39,532 miles
  • 2010 – 33,977 miles
  • 2009 – 29,595 miles
  • 2008 – 25,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,482 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at front just above anti roll bar d-bushes, advise repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise further investigation (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Rear tail-lights lens slightly insecure both sides

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,482 miles (+76)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,482 miles
    Test number
    116051881272
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at front just above anti roll bar d-bushes, advise repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise further investigation (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tail-lights lens slightly insecure both sides

  2. Fail93,406 miles (+2,424)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,406 miles
    Test number
    311353898012
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass90,982 miles (+983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,982 miles
    Test number
    207545177620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass89,999 miles (+1,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,999 miles
    Test number
    344852876832
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass88,451 miles (+3,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    619288766748
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass84,506 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    725756802471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,795 miles (+2,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,795 miles
    Test number
    662665737776
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  8. Pass80,752 miles (+3,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,752 miles
    Test number
    988719922247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,432 miles (+5,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,432 miles
    Test number
    165758460507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,760 miles
    Test number
    685934316933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,760 miles (+5,772)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,760 miles
    Test number
    459378945394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass65,988 miles (+6,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,988 miles
    Test number
    821703950340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg, inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass59,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,909 miles
    Test number
    408841735150
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail59,909 miles (+6,377)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,909 miles
    Test number
    577911335199
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass53,532 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,532 miles
    Test number
    686281004102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail53,531 miles (+8,353)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    215090704400
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side wiper in poor condition

  17. Pass45,178 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,178 miles
    Test number
    535951593155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,422 miles (+3,890)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,422 miles
    Test number
    657225842326
    • DangerousNearside front tyre perished on sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,532 miles (+5,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,532 miles
    Test number
    416260551466
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass33,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,977 miles
    Test number
    583504050381
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Fail33,976 miles (+4,381)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,976 miles
    Test number
    681794150339
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass29,595 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,595 miles
    Test number
    361695559320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,378 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,378 miles
    Test number
    702428248382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,740 miles
    Test number
    321163308005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 MHN

Does LX54 MHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 MHN is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 MHN?
The MOT on LX54 MHN is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 MHN done?
LX54 MHN was recorded at 93,482 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,903 miles a year.
Has LX54 MHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 MHN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 MHN 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 LX54 MHN find?
LX54 MHN passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split on both sides; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at front just above anti roll bar d-bushes, advise repair; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively advise further investigation, and 1 more.

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