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2004 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration LB53VBJ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expires 04 May 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 95,925 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S to O/S pipe (1.1.11 (c))
28 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 95,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S to O/S pipe (1.1.11 (c))
14 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,220 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2026 10 Jun 20268 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,826 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 86,826 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 79,526 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
27 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 79,526 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
19 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,081 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,981 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2022 10 Jun 202628 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,735 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021 10 Jun 202619 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,637 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2020 10 Jun 20261 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,308 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2019 10 Jun 202615 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,589 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2018 10 Jun 202617 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,240 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2017 10 Jun 202618 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,421 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2016 10 Jun 202618 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,421 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2016 10 Jun 202618 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,421 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2016 10 Jun 20262 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,578 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015 10 Jun 202631 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,295 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 10 Jun 20261 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,988 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013 10 Jun 202626 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,083 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2012 10 Jun 202627 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,399 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2011 10 Jun 20266 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,301 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2010 10 Jun 202616 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,137 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2009 10 Jun 20268 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
29 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,144 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009 10 Jun 202624 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,540 MI
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LB53VBJ was registered on 2004-01-22
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