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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 JWSMOT history

LS51 JWS is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LS51 JWS 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 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,674 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 JWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 JWS was last recorded at 74,674 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 2,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,461 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,213 miles
Average per year
2,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,674 miles
  • 2024 – 72,461 miles
  • 2023 – 70,341 miles
  • 2022 – 68,076 miles
  • 2021 – 65,896 miles
  • 2020 – 64,126 miles
  • 2019 – 62,521 miles
  • 2018 – 60,065 miles
  • 2017 – 57,632 miles
  • 2016 – 55,286 miles
  • 2015 – 52,589 miles
  • 2014 – 50,072 miles
  • 2013 – 47,138 miles
  • 2012 – 44,065 miles
  • 2011 – 41,456 miles
  • 2010 – 38,941 miles
  • 2009 – 35,683 miles
  • 2008 – 31,564 miles
  • 2007 – 24,627 miles
  • 2006 – 21,058 miles
  • 2005 – 17,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,674 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,674 miles (+2,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    641099699456
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass72,461 miles (+2,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    656174619919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by upper suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,341 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,341 miles
    Test number
    612888311457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail70,339 miles (+2,263)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,339 miles
    Test number
    223862765665
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass68,076 miles (+2,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,076 miles
    Test number
    437039665580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass65,896 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    802857666831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,126 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,126 miles
    Test number
    973573241890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,521 miles
    Test number
    563678932843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,519 miles (+2,454)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,519 miles
    Test number
    724161742523
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass60,065 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,065 miles
    Test number
    142841670036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,632 miles (+2,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,632 miles
    Test number
    720896840873
    • AdvisoryNearside rear out sill corroded
  12. Pass55,286 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    180183950065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,589 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,589 miles
    Test number
    844588901942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,072 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    536445824357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,138 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,138 miles
    Test number
    528472833367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,065 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    145913632307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,456 miles (+2,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,456 miles
    Test number
    425984131308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass38,941 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,941 miles
    Test number
    702270630308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,683 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,683 miles
    Test number
    434521029451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,564 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,564 miles
    Test number
    603858218384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,627 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,627 miles
    Test number
    554660337360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,058 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,058 miles
    Test number
    810908226307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,966 miles
    Test number
    784513835383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 JWS

Does LS51 JWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 JWS is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 JWS?
The MOT on LS51 JWS is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 JWS done?
LS51 JWS was recorded at 74,674 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 2,837 miles a year.
Has LS51 JWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 JWS has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 JWS 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 LS51 JWS find?
LS51 JWS passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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