
Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc
LF52 CDUMOT history
LF52 CDU is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 141,650 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 141,650 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 CDU
- 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
- 20 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 CDU was last recorded at 141,650 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 141,649 miles · 19 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,650 miles
- 2025 – 135,585 miles
- 2024 – 133,813 miles
- 2023 – 129,172 miles
- 2022 – 126,617 miles
- 2021 – 124,450 miles
- 2020 – 122,596 miles
- 2019 – 120,183 miles
- 2018 – 115,289 miles
- 2017 – 109,466 miles
- 2016 – 103,773 miles
- 2014 – 94,518 miles
- 2013 – 92,658 miles
- 2012 – 88,366 miles
- 2011 – 83,943 miles
- 2010 – 79,722 miles
- 2009 – 75,199 miles
- 2008 – 65,397 miles
- 2007 – 47,609 miles
- 2006 – 43,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Coil spring corroded all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
34 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,650 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 141,650 miles
- Test number
- 745910774974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,649 miles (+6,064)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,649 miles
- Test number
- 449388176534
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass135,585 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 135,585 miles
- Test number
- 866295041485
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded allfour (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail135,585 miles (+1,772)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,585 miles
- Test number
- 145649279568
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded allfour (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass133,813 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 133,813 miles
- Test number
- 893726132070
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner wheel arch and floorpan corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area
Fail133,813 miles (+4,641)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,813 miles
- Test number
- 888590588438
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner wheel arch and floorpan corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area
Pass129,172 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 129,172 miles
- Test number
- 315833887587
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail129,172 miles (+2,555)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,172 miles
- Test number
- 444542159095
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,617 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 126,617 miles
- Test number
- 398786985917
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches and offside rear floorpan corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area
Fail126,615 miles (+2,165)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,615 miles
- Test number
- 614062123452
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded and leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches and offside rear floorpan corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area
Pass124,450 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 124,450 miles
- Test number
- 448049088539
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear floorpan corroded and holed but within 30cm of a load bearing area
Fail124,450 miles (+1,854)1 dangerous5 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,450 miles
- Test number
- 831034368534
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50r15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested BET not met and full test not carried out due to the condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch/ sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear floorpan corroded and holed but within 30cm of a load bearing area
Pass122,596 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 122,596 miles
- Test number
- 972496355374
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail122,596 miles (+2,413)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,596 miles
- Test number
- 337758200735
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass120,183 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 120,183 miles
- Test number
- 130260006082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail120,181 miles (+4,892)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,181 miles
- Test number
- 339155188436
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass115,289 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 115,289 miles
- Test number
- 868782267835
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
Fail115,287 miles (+5,821)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,287 miles
- Test number
- 539221549114
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel High (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
Pass109,466 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 109,466 miles
- Test number
- 475688338440
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail109,466 miles (+5,693)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,466 miles
- Test number
- 813361887621
- Repaired at testElectrical wiring inadequately supported in car (1.9.2a)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass103,773 miles (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 103,773 miles
- Test number
- 757083970802
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail103,729 miles (+9,211)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,729 miles
- Test number
- 831720509009
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass94,518 miles (+1,860)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 94,518 miles
- Test number
- 118309424365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,658 miles (+4,292)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 92,658 miles
- Test number
- 635812253216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,366 miles (+4,423)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 88,366 miles
- Test number
- 515470652276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,943 miles (+4,221)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 83,943 miles
- Test number
- 327376351465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,722 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 79,722 miles
- Test number
- 664137650279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,716 miles (+4,517)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,716 miles
- Test number
- 343306950263
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass75,199 miles (+9,802)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 75,199 miles
- Test number
- 510223399215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,397 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 65,397 miles
- Test number
- 464144908428
- 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)
Fail65,397 miles (+6,831)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,397 miles
- Test number
- 863084508325
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
Pass58,566 miles (+10,957)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 58,566 miles
- Test number
- 213896618031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,609 miles (+4,495)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 47,609 miles
- Test number
- 753724007058
- NoteHand brake travel high
- NoteSlight corrosion to all four brake discs
Pass43,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 43,114 miles
- Test number
- 162021026255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 CDU
- Does LF52 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 CDU is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 CDU?
- The MOT on LF52 CDU is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 CDU done?
- LF52 CDU was recorded at 141,650 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,041 miles a year.
- Has LF52 CDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 CDU has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LF52 CDU 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 LF52 CDU find?
- LF52 CDU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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