
Mazda 2
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,349 cc
LSU 238MOT history
LSU 238 is a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 52,180 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 52,180 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,679 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LSU 238
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 2
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,349 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LSU 238 was last recorded at 52,180 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 1,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,133 miles · 28 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,047 miles
- Average per year
- 2,679 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,180 miles
- 2025 – 51,133 miles
- 2024 – 49,849 miles
- 2023 – 48,152 miles
- 2022 – 46,255 miles
- 2021 – 44,068 miles
- 2020 – 42,919 miles
- 2019 – 40,771 miles
- 2018 – 37,577 miles
- 2017 – 34,641 miles
- 2016 – 28,963 miles
- 2015 – 22,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Steering column top bearing slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 20 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,180 miles (+1,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 52,180 miles
- Test number
- 751361849019
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass51,133 miles (+1,284)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 51,133 miles
- Test number
- 786575186849
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass49,849 miles (+1,697)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 49,849 miles
- Test number
- 830667679312
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass48,152 miles (+1,897)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 48,152 miles
- Test number
- 620509783170
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Pair (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Pair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass46,255 miles (+2,187)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 46,255 miles
- Test number
- 674183809974
- 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in column (2.2.2 (b))
Pass44,068 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 44,068 miles
- Test number
- 567005103546
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail44,068 miles (+1,149)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,068 miles
- Test number
- 951879023846
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass42,919 miles (+2,148)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 42,919 miles
- Test number
- 266363238186
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,771 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 40,771 miles
- Test number
- 245549573505
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat shield above back box exhaust missing
Fail40,771 miles (+3,194)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,771 miles
- Test number
- 184873145621
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat shield above back box exhaust missing
Pass37,577 miles (+2,936)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 37,577 miles
- Test number
- 202659780261
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade rubber splitting
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inside edge
Pass34,641 miles (+5,678)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 34,641 miles
- Test number
- 705922100297
- AdvisoryOffside Front almost bald on inner edge
Pass28,963 miles (+6,338)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 28,963 miles
- Test number
- 439761035196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 22,625 miles
- Test number
- 295391775178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LSU 238
- What vehicle is registration LSU 238 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show LSU 238 on a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does LSU 238 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LSU 238 is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LSU 238?
- The MOT on LSU 238 is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LSU 238 done?
- LSU 238 was recorded at 52,180 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,679 miles a year.
- Has LSU 238 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LSU 238 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on LSU 238 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 LSU 238 find?
- LSU 238 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear axel corroded; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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