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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,839 cc

LS02 ACZMOT history

LS02 ACZ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

LS02 ACZ red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
117,549 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 ACZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 ACZ was last recorded at 117,549 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 2,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2016: 10,246 miles, lower than 94,545 miles on 18 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,680 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,869 miles
Average per year
4,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,549 miles
  • 2022 – 114,680 miles
  • 2021 – 112,149 miles
  • 2019 – 111,606 miles
  • 2018 – 111,387 miles
  • 2017 – 106,829 miles
  • 2016 – 102,485 miles
  • 2015 – 94,545 miles
  • 2014 – 92,591 miles
  • 2013 – 90,630 miles
  • 2012 – 83,944 miles
  • 2011 – 76,009 miles
  • 2010 – 67,362 miles
  • 2009 – 58,625 miles
  • 2008 – 50,863 miles
  • 2007 – 42,033 miles
  • 2006 – 33,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,549 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,549 miles (+2,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,549 miles
    Test number
    107823707216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,680 miles
    Test number
    602687105919
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail114,680 miles (+2,531)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,680 miles
    Test number
    514959807967
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,149 miles (+543)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,149 miles
    Test number
    314653421162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,606 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,606 miles
    Test number
    572485094699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,387 miles (+4,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,387 miles
    Test number
    570207614411
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays on

  7. Pass106,829 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,829 miles
    Test number
    429930488261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,485 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,485 miles
    Test number
    984794903292
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail10,246 miles (-84,299)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,246 miles
    Test number
    422279432906
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass94,545 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,545 miles
    Test number
    298967175013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,540 miles (+1,949)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,540 miles
    Test number
    125695365491
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  12. Pass92,591 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,591 miles
    Test number
    278781324163
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail92,560 miles (+1,930)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,560 miles
    Test number
    837634414196
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail90,630 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,630 miles
    Test number
    237147723130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass90,630 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,630 miles
    Test number
    768957423117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,944 miles (+7,935)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,944 miles
    Test number
    878092232164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass76,009 miles (+8,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    985638401181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass67,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,362 miles
    Test number
    554406700104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,362 miles (+8,737)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,362 miles
    Test number
    971696100162
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass58,625 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,625 miles
    Test number
    131545729155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,863 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,863 miles
    Test number
    252849828163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass50,863 miles (+8,830)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,863 miles
    Test number
    920679928176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,033 miles (+8,071)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,033 miles
    Test number
    503950317133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,962 miles
    Test number
    620188826131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 ACZ

Does LS02 ACZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 ACZ expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 ACZ?
The MOT on LS02 ACZ expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 ACZ done?
LS02 ACZ was recorded at 117,549 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 4,584 miles a year.
Has LS02 ACZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 ACZ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS02 ACZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS02 ACZ find?
LS02 ACZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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