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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.

LSU 238 grey Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass52,180 miles
  • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass28,963 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,963 miles
    Test number
    439761035196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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