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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB02 XFLMOT history

LB02 XFL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 23 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,046 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
23 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 XFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 XFL was last recorded at 78,046 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,259 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
787 miles
Average per year
2,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,046 miles
  • 2025 – 77,259 miles
  • 2024 – 75,452 miles
  • 2023 – 74,078 miles
  • 2022 – 69,540 miles
  • 2021 – 67,352 miles
  • 2020 – 67,079 miles
  • 2019 – 66,897 miles
  • 2018 – 66,780 miles
  • 2017 – 66,419 miles
  • 2016 – 65,816 miles
  • 2015 – 65,388 miles
  • 2014 – 65,071 miles
  • 2013 – 64,838 miles
  • 2012 – 63,947 miles
  • 2011 – 58,531 miles
  • 2010 – 54,091 miles
  • 2009 – 49,766 miles
  • 2008 – 44,420 miles
  • 2007 – 36,934 miles
  • 2006 – 27,453 miles
  • 2005 – 22,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,046 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust joint corroded

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,046 miles (+787)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    187235417998
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust joint corroded

  2. Pass77,259 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,259 miles
    Test number
    135928018825
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail77,258 miles (+1,806)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,258 miles
    Test number
    131974144617
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,452 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,452 miles
    Test number
    124890466048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,078 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,078 miles
    Test number
    368130465752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,540 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    438197221852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,352 miles (+273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,352 miles
    Test number
    121839188852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass67,079 miles (+182)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    841875557811
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass66,897 miles (+117)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    159270656346
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass66,780 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,780 miles
    Test number
    964647786782
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has slight corosion

  11. Fail66,767 miles (+348)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,767 miles
    Test number
    881715736116
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has slight corosion

  12. Pass66,419 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,419 miles
    Test number
    344986439152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,816 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,816 miles
    Test number
    781634885516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,805 miles (+417)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,805 miles
    Test number
    186997184456
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass65,388 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,388 miles
    Test number
    862413988685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,071 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,071 miles
    Test number
    918148904354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,838 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,838 miles
    Test number
    385412703364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,947 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    289144812373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,051 miles (+4,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,051 miles
    Test number
    669593872100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass58,531 miles (+4,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,531 miles
    Test number
    717985171110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass54,091 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    984412870182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,766 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,766 miles
    Test number
    271199889118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,420 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,420 miles
    Test number
    742290598185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,934 miles (+9,481)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,934 miles
    Test number
    432683197164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,453 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,453 miles
    Test number
    472438496146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    22,950 miles
    Test number
    383470205420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 XFL

Does LB02 XFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 XFL is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 XFL?
The MOT on LB02 XFL is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 XFL done?
LB02 XFL was recorded at 78,046 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,616 miles a year.
Has LB02 XFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 XFL has failed 3 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 XFL 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 LB02 XFL find?
LB02 XFL passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all road springs corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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