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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

K30 LSMMOT history

K30 LSM is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

K30 LSM 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,974 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 LSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 LSM was last recorded at 74,974 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,965 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,009 miles
Average per year
2,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,974 miles
  • 2025 – 73,965 miles
  • 2024 – 72,795 miles
  • 2022 – 71,858 miles
  • 2021 – 69,856 miles
  • 2020 – 69,180 miles
  • 2019 – 66,963 miles
  • 2018 – 64,816 miles
  • 2017 – 61,131 miles
  • 2016 – 56,643 miles
  • 2015 – 52,670 miles
  • 2014 – 47,787 miles
  • 2013 – 44,685 miles
  • 2011 – 42,519 miles
  • 2010 – 39,117 miles
  • 2009 – 31,032 miles
  • 2008 – 26,694 miles
  • 2007 – 22,619 miles
  • 2006 – 18,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,974 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,974 miles (+1,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,974 miles
    Test number
    720972349340
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass73,965 miles (+1,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,965 miles
    Test number
    171286843671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass72,795 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,795 miles
    Test number
    763426158266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,858 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,858 miles
    Test number
    875841082344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,856 miles
    Test number
    605905889985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,856 miles (+676)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,856 miles
    Test number
    802549931991
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass69,180 miles (+2,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    939575714950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass66,963 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,963 miles
    Test number
    343987527918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,816 miles (+3,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,816 miles
    Test number
    449492171559
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres are perished

  10. Pass61,131 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,131 miles
    Test number
    699156495123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,643 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    906080413373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,670 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    357326885030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,787 miles (+3,102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,787 miles
    Test number
    549928014152
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass44,685 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,685 miles
    Test number
    275648593191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Fail44,682 miles (+2,163)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    267287593465
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Pass42,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    748154261312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,519 miles (+3,402)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    635864961310
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,117 miles
    Test number
    433985460325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,117 miles (+3,826)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,117 miles
    Test number
    790775260317
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass35,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,291 miles
    Test number
    121994200099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,291 miles (+4,259)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,291 miles
    Test number
    960804600090
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass31,032 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,032 miles
    Test number
    474025309046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,694 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,694 miles
    Test number
    890003608019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,619 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,619 miles
    Test number
    681375907033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,979 miles
    Test number
    172344526457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,979 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,979 miles
    Test number
    753364926092
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about K30 LSM

Does K30 LSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 LSM is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 LSM?
The MOT on K30 LSM is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 LSM done?
K30 LSM was recorded at 74,974 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,786 miles a year.
Has K30 LSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 LSM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on K30 LSM 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 K30 LSM find?
K30 LSM passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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