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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

LC02 FVMMOT history

LC02 FVM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 103,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LC02 FVM silver 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 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,932 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 FVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 FVM was last recorded at 103,932 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 7,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,146 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,786 miles
Average per year
3,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,932 miles
  • 2025 – 96,146 miles
  • 2024 – 85,613 miles
  • 2023 – 78,032 miles
  • 2022 – 76,317 miles
  • 2020 – 74,650 miles
  • 2019 – 74,099 miles
  • 2018 – 73,969 miles
  • 2017 – 73,701 miles
  • 2016 – 73,515 miles
  • 2015 – 73,233 miles
  • 2014 – 72,716 miles
  • 2013 – 71,649 miles
  • 2012 – 68,254 miles
  • 2011 – 62,995 miles
  • 2010 – 58,139 miles
  • 2009 – 52,808 miles
  • 2008 – 46,378 miles
  • 2007 – 41,645 miles
  • 2006 – 36,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,932 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,932 miles (+7,786)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,932 miles
    Test number
    415063764976
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,146 miles (+10,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,146 miles
    Test number
    425666467170
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs inpoor condition
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  3. Pass85,613 miles (+7,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,613 miles
    Test number
    129141838465
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    475409867857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,032 miles (+1,715)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    312045099508
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,317 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,317 miles
    Test number
    702105208368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,650 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,650 miles
    Test number
    923536236791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,099 miles (+130)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,099 miles
    Test number
    138841501304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    225054133243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Fail73,969 miles (+268)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    752029034066
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass73,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,701 miles
    Test number
    126791589545
    • AdvisoryAdv battery light on

  12. Fail73,701 miles (+186)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,701 miles
    Test number
    323256770478
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdv battery light on

  13. Pass73,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,515 miles
    Test number
    174131576364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail73,515 miles (+282)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,515 miles
    Test number
    453105341255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass73,233 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,233 miles
    Test number
    309452405202
    • NoteN/S/R outer door sill corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail73,233 miles (+517)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,233 miles
    Test number
    825442805262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/S/R outer door sill corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass72,716 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    856328134251
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail72,716 miles (+1,067)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    539705734290
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail71,649 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,649 miles
    Test number
    375932983111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass71,649 miles (+3,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,649 miles
    Test number
    925962083130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass68,254 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,254 miles
    Test number
    549063062191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,995 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,995 miles
    Test number
    716321571142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,139 miles (+5,331)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    270836550417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,808 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    274856279152
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass52,808 miles (+6,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    400446179111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass46,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,378 miles
    Test number
    481855478132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail46,378 miles (+4,733)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,378 miles
    Test number
    551665078186
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass41,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,645 miles
    Test number
    433950577179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,645 miles (+4,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,645 miles
    Test number
    124450477129
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass36,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,778 miles
    Test number
    280347076474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail36,778 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,778 miles
    Test number
    172067276132
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside 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)

Questions about LC02 FVM

Does LC02 FVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 FVM is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 FVM?
The MOT on LC02 FVM is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 FVM done?
LC02 FVM was recorded at 103,932 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,405 miles a year.
Has LC02 FVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 FVM has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LC02 FVM 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 FVM find?
LC02 FVM passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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