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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

LC02 LEVMOT history

LC02 LEV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

LC02 LEV green 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,322 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 LEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 LEV was last recorded at 86,322 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,693 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
629 miles
Average per year
4,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,322 miles
  • 2025 – 78,128 miles
  • 2024 – 74,967 miles
  • 2023 – 63,230 miles
  • 2022 – 56,408 miles
  • 2021 – 53,061 miles
  • 2020 – 48,701 miles
  • 2019 – 43,535 miles
  • 2018 – 38,492 miles
  • 2017 – 33,677 miles
  • 2016 – 29,493 miles
  • 2015 – 25,224 miles
  • 2014 – 21,337 miles
  • 2013 – 18,128 miles
  • 2012 – 14,317 miles
  • 2011 – 7,296 miles
  • 2010 – 5,591 miles
  • 2009 – 3,835 miles
  • 2008 – 3,544 miles
  • 2007 – 3,273 miles
  • 2006 – 2,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,322 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,322 miles (+629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,322 miles
    Test number
    317265266068
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,693 miles (+7,565)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,693 miles
    Test number
    805672358033
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,128 miles
    Test number
    171577144931
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail78,128 miles (+3,161)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,128 miles
    Test number
    486987095150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass74,967 miles (+50)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,967 miles
    Test number
    132370601159
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,917 miles (+11,687)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,917 miles
    Test number
    148358923434
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass63,230 miles (+6,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    203975548128
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

  8. Pass56,408 miles (+3,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,408 miles
    Test number
    570527185978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass53,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,061 miles
    Test number
    280847860690
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail53,061 miles (+4,360)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,061 miles
    Test number
    478347516610
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass48,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,701 miles
    Test number
    828317584930
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail48,701 miles (+5,166)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,701 miles
    Test number
    285892872263
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,535 miles (+5,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,535 miles
    Test number
    137010273558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  14. Pass38,492 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,492 miles
    Test number
    298732842511
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail38,490 miles (+4,813)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,490 miles
    Test number
    950190005852
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass33,677 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,677 miles
    Test number
    177956184435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,493 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    399398114865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,224 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,224 miles
    Test number
    125369685489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,337 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,337 miles
    Test number
    927328414158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,128 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,128 miles
    Test number
    236921503117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,317 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,317 miles
    Test number
    815635922137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,296 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    7,296 miles
    Test number
    258534421149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,591 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    5,591 miles
    Test number
    901126310117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,835 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    3,835 miles
    Test number
    781797029125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,544 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    3,544 miles
    Test number
    271317528103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,273 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    3,273 miles
    Test number
    432441807126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass2,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    2,965 miles
    Test number
    314095396062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 LEV

Does LC02 LEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 LEV is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 LEV?
The MOT on LC02 LEV is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 LEV done?
LC02 LEV was recorded at 86,322 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,123 miles a year.
Has LC02 LEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 LEV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LC02 LEV 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 LEV find?
LC02 LEV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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