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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 VGCMOT history

LS02 VGC is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 57,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LS02 VGC 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,948 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 VGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 VGC was last recorded at 57,948 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,307 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
641 miles
Average per year
2,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,948 miles
  • 2024 – 57,307 miles
  • 2023 – 56,724 miles
  • 2022 – 56,411 miles
  • 2021 – 55,979 miles
  • 2020 – 55,258 miles
  • 2019 – 52,950 miles
  • 2018 – 50,116 miles
  • 2017 – 47,020 miles
  • 2016 – 43,115 miles
  • 2015 – 40,632 miles
  • 2014 – 35,151 miles
  • 2013 – 29,021 miles
  • 2012 – 25,866 miles
  • 2011 – 22,555 miles
  • 2010 – 20,600 miles
  • 2009 – 18,232 miles
  • 2008 – 16,472 miles
  • 2007 – 14,413 miles
  • 2006 – 12,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,948 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroding
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all suspension
  • AdvisoryOsf chassis leg corroding

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,948 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    596823516823
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all suspension
    • AdvisoryOsf chassis leg corroding

  2. Fail57,948 miles (+641)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    689922121295
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all suspension
    • AdvisoryOsf chassis leg corroding

  3. Pass57,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,307 miles
    Test number
    532846670557
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Fail57,307 miles (+583)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,307 miles
    Test number
    405275739606
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temp repair (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  5. Pass56,724 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,724 miles
    Test number
    296911765644
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,411 miles (+432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,411 miles
    Test number
    448036190137
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,979 miles
    Test number
    121233126362
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,979 miles (+721)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,979 miles
    Test number
    656675827813
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,258 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,258 miles
    Test number
    203008295005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Fail55,258 miles (+2,308)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,258 miles
    Test number
    538762584574
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass52,950 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,950 miles
    Test number
    245214971904
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail52,950 miles (+2,834)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,950 miles
    Test number
    161295545273
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass50,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    916917989364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,116 miles (+3,096)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    934295008965
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  15. Pass47,020 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    544206274583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,115 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,115 miles
    Test number
    504448749797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,632 miles
    Test number
    319114135118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,632 miles (+5,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,632 miles
    Test number
    367563335162
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass35,151 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,151 miles
    Test number
    205494834133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,021 miles (+3,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,021 miles
    Test number
    298425433406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  21. Pass25,866 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,866 miles
    Test number
    606936732161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,555 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,555 miles
    Test number
    308277431164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,600 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,600 miles
    Test number
    653078430158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,232 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,232 miles
    Test number
    332285029107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,472 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,472 miles
    Test number
    284663228126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,413 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,413 miles
    Test number
    100972927177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,017 miles
    Test number
    840235626136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 VGC

Does LS02 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 VGC is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS02 VGC?
The MOT on LS02 VGC is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 VGC done?
LS02 VGC was recorded at 57,948 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,355 miles a year.
Has LS02 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 VGC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS02 VGC 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 VGC find?
LS02 VGC passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens misting; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both rear sills corroding, and 2 more.

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