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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

LX02 ELHMOT history

LX02 ELH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LX02 ELH blue 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,267 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 ELH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 ELH was last recorded at 115,267 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,266 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,267 miles
  • 2024 – 112,176 miles
  • 2023 – 109,323 miles
  • 2022 – 101,681 miles
  • 2021 – 93,614 miles
  • 2020 – 84,493 miles
  • 2019 – 75,353 miles
  • 2018 – 72,166 miles
  • 2017 – 69,729 miles
  • 2016 – 66,799 miles
  • 2015 – 63,830 miles
  • 2014 – 61,669 miles
  • 2013 – 58,176 miles
  • 2012 – 54,998 miles
  • 2011 – 51,229 miles
  • 2010 – 47,230 miles
  • 2009 – 43,846 miles
  • 2008 – 39,670 miles
  • 2007 – 34,293 miles
  • 2006 – 27,152 miles
  • 2005 – 22,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,267 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,267 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,267 miles
    Test number
    484302246911
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail115,266 miles (+3,090)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,266 miles
    Test number
    707024964678
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,176 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,176 miles
    Test number
    766205387927
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail112,175 miles (+2,852)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,175 miles
    Test number
    232046444807
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,323 miles (+144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,323 miles
    Test number
    931969562905
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail109,179 miles (+7,498)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,179 miles
    Test number
    577265879479
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor\ sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor\ sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,681 miles (+128)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,681 miles
    Test number
    512310746474
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail101,553 miles (+7,939)2 dangerous2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,553 miles
    Test number
    375837855753
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass93,614 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,614 miles
    Test number
    927782353693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail93,326 miles (+8,833)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    672740479710
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass84,493 miles (+9,140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,493 miles
    Test number
    299193165467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass75,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    436866844656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail75,353 miles (+3,187)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    756950693428
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass72,166 miles (+2,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,166 miles
    Test number
    465398298631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass69,729 miles (+2,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    317280509625
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  16. Pass66,799 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,799 miles
    Test number
    440061166512
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  17. Pass63,830 miles (+2,161)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    537203575164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorated

  18. Pass61,669 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,669 miles
    Test number
    777524484176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass58,176 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    639552183129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,998 miles (+3,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,998 miles
    Test number
    236251382103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass51,229 miles (+3,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,229 miles
    Test number
    898872781143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass47,230 miles (+3,384)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,230 miles
    Test number
    922020680184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner faces pitted

  23. Pass43,846 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,846 miles
    Test number
    233091689122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,670 miles
    Test number
    863793788120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,670 miles (+5,377)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,670 miles
    Test number
    654862988138
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass34,293 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,293 miles
    Test number
    424873577182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,152 miles (+4,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,152 miles
    Test number
    220577076408
    • NoteWiper,s could be better

  28. Pass22,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    22,704 miles
    Test number
    572585675178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 ELH

Does LX02 ELH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 ELH is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX02 ELH?
The MOT on LX02 ELH is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 ELH done?
LX02 ELH was recorded at 115,267 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,519 miles a year.
Has LX02 ELH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 ELH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX02 ELH 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 LX02 ELH find?
LX02 ELH passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: general underbody corrosion; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 5 more.

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