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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,839 cc

LB02 MFAMOT history

LB02 MFA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,684 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 MFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 MFA was last recorded at 79,684 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2009: 34,658 miles, lower than 37,690 miles on 30 Jun 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,752 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,932 miles
Average per year
2,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,684 miles
  • 2025 – 77,752 miles
  • 2024 – 75,063 miles
  • 2023 – 72,971 miles
  • 2021 – 71,399 miles
  • 2020 – 69,569 miles
  • 2019 – 67,530 miles
  • 2018 – 66,484 miles
  • 2017 – 64,647 miles
  • 2016 – 60,280 miles
  • 2015 – 55,332 miles
  • 2014 – 51,591 miles
  • 2012 – 50,395 miles
  • 2011 – 44,508 miles
  • 2010 – 38,973 miles
  • 2009 – 34,658 miles
  • 2008 – 37,690 miles
  • 2007 – 26,365 miles
  • 2006 – 23,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,684 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    110446792558
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  2. Fail79,683 miles (+1,931)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,683 miles
    Test number
    633925256913
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  3. Pass77,752 miles (+2,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,752 miles
    Test number
    704802458718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass75,063 miles (+2,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,063 miles
    Test number
    584211607046
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass72,971 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,971 miles
    Test number
    397792163487
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail72,945 miles (+21)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,945 miles
    Test number
    575658134068
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  7. Fail72,924 miles (+1,525)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,924 miles
    Test number
    831094358814
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass71,399 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    870668103119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,569 miles (+2,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    940242422715
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass67,530 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,530 miles
    Test number
    400932798194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,484 miles (+1,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    139674845258
    • AdvisoryOff side front wheel bearing is binding slightly.

  12. Pass64,647 miles (+4,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,647 miles
    Test number
    998008095905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass60,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,280 miles
    Test number
    477811015972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail60,280 miles (+4,948)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,280 miles
    Test number
    448486856997
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,332 miles (+3,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,332 miles
    Test number
    878692635183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass51,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,591 miles
    Test number
    675884754181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,591 miles (+1,196)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,591 miles
    Test number
    186053354115
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass50,395 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,395 miles
    Test number
    637102242128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,508 miles (+5,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,508 miles
    Test number
    246487131464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass38,973 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,973 miles
    Test number
    871793930180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,658 miles (-3,032)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,658 miles
    Test number
    234117649476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,690 miles
    Test number
    712272288104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,690 miles (+11,325)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,690 miles
    Test number
    751362888172
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass26,365 miles (+3,287)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,365 miles
    Test number
    821085457154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear most part of rear tail pipe missing

  25. Pass23,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,078 miles
    Test number
    574685496028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,078 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,078 miles
    Test number
    620655396020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LB02 MFA

Does LB02 MFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 MFA is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 MFA?
The MOT on LB02 MFA is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 MFA done?
LB02 MFA was recorded at 79,684 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,833 miles a year.
Has LB02 MFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 MFA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB02 MFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 MFA find?
LB02 MFA passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: engine oil leak.

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