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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,597 cc

LK04 LSCMOT history

LK04 LSC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LK04 LSC red 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 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,585 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 LSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 LSC was last recorded at 98,585 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,504 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
5,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,585 miles
  • 2024 – 89,640 miles
  • 2023 – 74,692 miles
  • 2021 – 64,220 miles
  • 2020 – 55,883 miles
  • 2019 – 50,406 miles
  • 2018 – 46,420 miles
  • 2017 – 41,848 miles
  • 2016 – 37,593 miles
  • 2015 – 32,959 miles
  • 2014 – 28,226 miles
  • 2013 – 23,005 miles
  • 2012 – 18,017 miles
  • 2011 – 15,582 miles
  • 2010 – 14,100 miles
  • 2009 – 12,044 miles
  • 2008 – 8,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,585 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis leg corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis leg corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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.

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • General under body surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,585 miles (+81)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,585 miles
    Test number
    327307010326
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis leg corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis leg corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  2. Fail98,504 miles (+8,864)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,504 miles
    Test number
    557089920317
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and inner rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sill rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  3. Pass89,640 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,640 miles
    Test number
    324818725578
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Fail89,638 miles (+14,946)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,638 miles
    Test number
    805437602867
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Pass74,692 miles (+10,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,692 miles
    Test number
    457720675722
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass64,220 miles (+8,337)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,220 miles
    Test number
    771540126153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill been repaired and been under sealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill been repaired and been under sealed
  7. Pass55,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,883 miles
    Test number
    616417682344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,883 miles (+5,477)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,883 miles
    Test number
    808909969851
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass50,406 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,406 miles
    Test number
    648158053758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,420 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    145458513576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,848 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,848 miles
    Test number
    769097282088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,593 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,593 miles
    Test number
    697385621737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,959 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,959 miles
    Test number
    737462615197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,226 miles (+5,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,226 miles
    Test number
    329538824130
    • 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)
  15. Pass23,005 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,005 miles
    Test number
    257099923428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,017 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,017 miles
    Test number
    758829722178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,582 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,582 miles
    Test number
    675501831136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,100 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,100 miles
    Test number
    290870630106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,044 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,044 miles
    Test number
    951191239174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,786 miles
    Test number
    984900738110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 LSC

Does LK04 LSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 LSC is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK04 LSC?
The MOT on LK04 LSC is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 LSC done?
LK04 LSC was recorded at 98,585 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,130 miles a year.
Has LK04 LSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 LSC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LK04 LSC 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 LK04 LSC find?
LK04 LSC passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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