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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

LE02 SHVMOT history

LE02 SHV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LE02 SHV 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 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,866 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 SHV
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
22 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 SHV was last recorded at 79,866 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 7,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2018: 39,884 miles, lower than 44,940 miles on 9 Aug 2017.

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
71,982 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,884 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,866 miles
  • 2025 – 71,982 miles
  • 2024 – 56,489 miles
  • 2023 – 45,642 miles
  • 2022 – 45,563 miles
  • 2020 – 44,514 miles
  • 2019 – 42,973 miles
  • 2018 – 39,988 miles
  • 2017 – 44,940 miles
  • 2016 – 34,574 miles
  • 2015 – 34,178 miles
  • 2014 – 33,589 miles
  • 2013 – 33,347 miles
  • 2012 – 32,950 miles
  • 2011 – 32,557 miles
  • 2010 – 29,375 miles
  • 2009 – 26,782 miles
  • 2008 – 24,029 miles
  • 2007 – 20,449 miles
  • 2006 – 16,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,866 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,866 miles (+7,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    605194521690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass71,982 miles (+15,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,982 miles
    Test number
    628017847089
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass56,489 miles (+10,847)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,489 miles
    Test number
    574276147878
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass45,642 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,642 miles
    Test number
    377711589923
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various suspension+underboby componenets

  5. Pass45,563 miles (+1,049)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,563 miles
    Test number
    234570899931
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSR and OSR brake pipes to caliper flexis greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

  6. Pass44,514 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,514 miles
    Test number
    823046340042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,973 miles
    Test number
    745626586452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,973 miles (+2,985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,973 miles
    Test number
    290917603058
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass39,988 miles (+104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    881212482817
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

  10. Fail39,884 miles (-5,056)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,884 miles
    Test number
    479582027323
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff. area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,940 miles (+10,366)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,940 miles
    Test number
    563222380447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,574 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,574 miles
    Test number
    986388270649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,178 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    430241055998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,589 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,589 miles
    Test number
    785997524217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,347 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,347 miles
    Test number
    557875723298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,950 miles
    Test number
    347817322416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,948 miles (+391)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,948 miles
    Test number
    985207122228
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass32,557 miles (+761)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,557 miles
    Test number
    857674331226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre marked on sidewall.

  19. Pass31,796 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    159636521194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,375 miles
    Test number
    351899010141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,375 miles (+2,593)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,375 miles
    Test number
    822709710156
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outter side wall marked

  22. Pass26,782 miles (+2,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,782 miles
    Test number
    531090229140
    • NoteDIFF OIL LEAK

  23. Pass24,029 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,029 miles
    Test number
    430059428168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,449 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,449 miles
    Test number
    850507637108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,030 miles
    Test number
    393554726190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE02 SHV

Does LE02 SHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE02 SHV is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE02 SHV?
The MOT on LE02 SHV is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE02 SHV done?
LE02 SHV was recorded at 79,866 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has LE02 SHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 SHV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LE02 SHV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE02 SHV find?
LE02 SHV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; offside rear outer vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill.

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