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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 998 cc

LA51 JZXMOT history

LA51 JZX is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 12 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 120,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LA51 JZX blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,098 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 JZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 JZX was last recorded at 120,098 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,420 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
678 miles
Average per year
4,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,098 miles
  • 2025 – 119,420 miles
  • 2024 – 116,387 miles
  • 2023 – 113,095 miles
  • 2022 – 110,093 miles
  • 2021 – 106,690 miles
  • 2020 – 102,592 miles
  • 2019 – 98,595 miles
  • 2018 – 94,749 miles
  • 2017 – 91,244 miles
  • 2016 – 88,059 miles
  • 2015 – 85,006 miles
  • 2014 – 80,224 miles
  • 2013 – 74,723 miles
  • 2012 – 68,487 miles
  • 2011 – 61,452 miles
  • 2010 – 54,185 miles
  • 2009 – 48,199 miles
  • 2008 – 42,017 miles
  • 2007 – 33,724 miles
  • 2006 – 26,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,098 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,098 miles (+678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,098 miles
    Test number
    502599761770
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,420 miles
    Test number
    760521300282
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail119,418 miles (+3,031)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,418 miles
    Test number
    896877280513
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass116,387 miles (+3,292)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,387 miles
    Test number
    846544062083
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass113,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    745876605796
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail113,095 miles (+3,002)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    845050077822
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,093 miles (+3,403)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,093 miles
    Test number
    634099011407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass106,690 miles (+4,098)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,690 miles
    Test number
    594346063178
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight Play from Outer Track Rod and Inner Track Rod End (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both Rear Suspension Arms are Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,592 miles (+3,997)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,592 miles
    Test number
    370174572666
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance just meet

  10. Pass98,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,595 miles
    Test number
    374706982389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,595 miles (+3,846)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,595 miles
    Test number
    735149741816
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,749 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,749 miles
    Test number
    473765195939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    671610788211
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail91,244 miles (+3,185)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    639800432423
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass88,059 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    317708915317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,006 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,006 miles
    Test number
    109298105421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,224 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,224 miles
    Test number
    817517004034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail80,223 miles (+5,500)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,223 miles
    Test number
    865796204025
    • DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail74,723 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    127250413058
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass74,723 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    758150313014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,487 miles
    Test number
    335402512047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,487 miles (+7,035)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,487 miles
    Test number
    367392112053
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass61,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,452 miles
    Test number
    518573311068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,452 miles (+7,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,452 miles
    Test number
    827573811008
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass54,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,185 miles
    Test number
    334365810023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail54,185 miles (+5,986)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,185 miles
    Test number
    951835410042
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass48,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    673564219096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,199 miles (+6,182)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    931364619068
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Fail42,017 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,017 miles
    Test number
    524735318097
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass42,017 miles (+8,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,017 miles
    Test number
    954495918006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass33,724 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,724 miles
    Test number
    531432317089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail26,972 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    914281716065
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass26,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    920261916075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 JZX

Does LA51 JZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 JZX is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 JZX?
The MOT on LA51 JZX is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 JZX done?
LA51 JZX was recorded at 120,098 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,656 miles a year.
Has LA51 JZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 JZX has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 JZX 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 LA51 JZX find?
LA51 JZX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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