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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

LS02 VFWMOT history

LS02 VFW is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 185,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LS02 VFW 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 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
185,784 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 VFW
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
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 VFW was last recorded at 185,784 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,784 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,784 miles
  • 2025 – 176,040 miles
  • 2024 – 166,843 miles
  • 2022 – 166,776 miles
  • 2021 – 156,024 miles
  • 2020 – 148,324 miles
  • 2019 – 138,599 miles
  • 2018 – 130,857 miles
  • 2017 – 120,838 miles
  • 2016 – 111,138 miles
  • 2015 – 102,063 miles
  • 2014 – 98,115 miles
  • 2013 – 91,882 miles
  • 2012 – 83,199 miles
  • 2011 – 79,452 miles
  • 2010 – 74,448 miles
  • 2009 – 66,638 miles
  • 2008 – 59,319 miles
  • 2007 – 51,746 miles
  • 2006 – 42,897 miles
  • 2005 – 32,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,784 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    185,784 miles
    Test number
    969424479864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail185,784 miles (+9,744)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,784 miles
    Test number
    478037690394
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,040 miles (+9,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    176,040 miles
    Test number
    445954893188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass166,843 miles (+67)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    166,843 miles
    Test number
    602933146367
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail166,776 miles (+10,752)1 dangerous10 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,776 miles
    Test number
    216575016515
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked up with yellow wax (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked up with yellow wax (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,024 miles (+78)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,024 miles
    Test number
    207891455269
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail155,946 miles (+7,622)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,946 miles
    Test number
    573969711200
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass148,324 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,324 miles
    Test number
    847059502042
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail148,324 miles (+9,725)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,324 miles
    Test number
    638309044177
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,599 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    138,599 miles
    Test number
    488956981064
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail138,598 miles (+7,741)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,598 miles
    Test number
    137692149475
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass130,857 miles6 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,857 miles
    Test number
    660340854837
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wall damaged

  13. Fail130,857 miles (+10,019)1 repaired6 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,857 miles
    Test number
    930359204012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wall damaged

  14. Pass120,838 miles (+9,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,838 miles
    Test number
    906918503856
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass111,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,138 miles
    Test number
    907421062481
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusted heavily

  16. Fail111,138 miles (+9,075)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,138 miles
    Test number
    287988803867
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusted heavily

  17. Pass102,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    711696595957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,063 miles (+3,948)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    753830695602
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass98,115 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,115 miles
    Test number
    787309864299
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail98,115 miles (+6,233)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,115 miles
    Test number
    817369264217
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass91,882 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    848651663214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,877 miles (+8,678)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,877 miles
    Test number
    767199153219
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  23. Pass83,199 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    219101352280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,452 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,452 miles
    Test number
    629785141209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    940904420226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,448 miles (+7,810)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    513083920256
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cracking on edges and look old and perished

  27. Pass66,638 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,638 miles
    Test number
    132388519244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,319 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,319 miles
    Test number
    624548318216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,746 miles (+8,849)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,746 miles
    Test number
    420438217294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,897 miles (+9,926)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,897 miles
    Test number
    773679806256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass32,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    32,971 miles
    Test number
    214695295124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 VFW

Does LS02 VFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 VFW is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 VFW?
The MOT on LS02 VFW is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 VFW done?
LS02 VFW was recorded at 185,784 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 7,317 miles a year.
Has LS02 VFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 VFW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS02 VFW 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 LS02 VFW find?
LS02 VFW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc.

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