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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

LC02 FVLMOT history

LC02 FVL is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LC02 FVL green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2026
Mileage
92,314 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 FVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC02 FVL was last recorded at 92,314 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,481 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
833 miles
Average per year
4,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,314 miles
  • 2025 – 91,481 miles
  • 2024 – 90,416 miles
  • 2023 – 89,037 miles
  • 2022 – 87,020 miles
  • 2021 – 84,565 miles
  • 2020 – 82,751 miles
  • 2019 – 78,530 miles
  • 2018 – 73,948 miles
  • 2017 – 69,323 miles
  • 2016 – 64,855 miles
  • 2015 – 61,087 miles
  • 2014 – 58,176 miles
  • 2013 – 54,972 miles
  • 2011 – 50,814 miles
  • 2010 – 41,893 miles
  • 2009 – 34,686 miles
  • 2008 – 24,475 miles
  • 2006 – 10,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,314 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 outer door 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))

What MOT failures 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 Rear lower suspension arm corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front lower suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,314 miles (+833)7 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,314 miles
    Test number
    422365595687
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 outer door 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))

  2. Pass91,481 miles (+1,065)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,481 miles
    Test number
    704991918989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass90,416 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,416 miles
    Test number
    767669744772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,037 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,037 miles
    Test number
    726171648213
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass87,020 miles (+2,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,020 miles
    Test number
    345556198181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass84,565 miles (+1,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,565 miles
    Test number
    509188661040
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,751 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    286162616857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,530 miles (+4,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    276155955322
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,948 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,948 miles
    Test number
    241936645464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower suspension arm corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower suspension arm

  10. Fail73,939 miles (+4,616)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,939 miles
    Test number
    798376918725
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along front chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower suspension arm corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower suspension arm

  11. Pass69,323 miles (+4,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,323 miles
    Test number
    365376426284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill corroding (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass64,855 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    786579583259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,849 miles (+3,762)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,849 miles
    Test number
    968417388211
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass61,087 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,087 miles
    Test number
    816293625060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,176 miles (+3,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    217750114057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass54,972 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,972 miles
    Test number
    818069703022
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass50,814 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,814 miles
    Test number
    847913751300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,893 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    284187140313
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

  19. Fail41,893 miles (+7,207)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    383347640358
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

  20. Pass34,686 miles (+10,211)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,686 miles
    Test number
    770573969384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,475 miles (+10,167)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,475 miles
    Test number
    990222258384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,308 miles (+3,542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,308 miles
    Test number
    753231618033
    • NoteFront tyres bald on edges

  23. Pass10,766 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,766 miles
    Test number
    972296926325
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LC02 FVL

Does LC02 FVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 FVL expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 FVL?
The MOT on LC02 FVL expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 FVL done?
LC02 FVL was recorded at 92,314 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,172 miles a year.
Has LC02 FVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 FVL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LC02 FVL 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 LC02 FVL find?
LC02 FVL failed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp aim too high; nearside headlamp levelling device inoperative, and 19 more.

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