Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,839 cc
LE51 DFVMOT history
LE51 DFV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 47,094 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 47,094 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE51 DFV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE51 DFV was last recorded at 47,094 miles on 21 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 47,094 miles · 19 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 47,094 miles
- 2014 – 46,150 miles
- 2013 – 44,534 miles
- 2012 – 43,029 miles
- 2011 – 40,394 miles
- 2010 – 36,903 miles
- 2009 – 34,216 miles
- 2007 – 30,195 miles
- 2006 – 22,513 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
12 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,094 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 47,094 miles
- Test number
- 392161790080
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail47,094 miles (+944)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,094 miles
- Test number
- 432517815455
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,150 miles (+1,616)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 46,150 miles
- Test number
- 219505034148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 44,534 miles
- Test number
- 978146833128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,533 miles (+1,504)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,533 miles
- Test number
- 499896333187
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,029 miles (+2,635)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,029 miles
- Test number
- 787930732141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,394 miles (+3,491)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 40,394 miles
- Test number
- 898049221113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,903 miles (+2,687)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 36,903 miles
- Test number
- 820460830171
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,216 miles (+4,021)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 34,216 miles
- Test number
- 334375019100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,195 miles (+3,925)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 30,195 miles
- Test number
- 682044837394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,270 miles (+3,757)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 26,270 miles
- Test number
- 222081547027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 22,513 miles
- Test number
- 884460146047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE51 DFV
- Does LE51 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE51 DFV is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE51 DFV?
- The MOT on LE51 DFV is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE51 DFV done?
- LE51 DFV was recorded at 47,094 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,212 miles a year.
- Has LE51 DFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE51 DFV has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE51 DFV 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 LE51 DFV find?
- LE51 DFV passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.
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