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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,839 cc

LX02 ENJMOT history

LX02 ENJ is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LX02 ENJ 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,375 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 ENJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 ENJ was last recorded at 92,375 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,989 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,386 miles
Average per year
3,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,375 miles
  • 2025 – 89,989 miles
  • 2024 – 87,231 miles
  • 2023 – 85,673 miles
  • 2022 – 83,997 miles
  • 2021 – 82,524 miles
  • 2020 – 81,056 miles
  • 2019 – 78,888 miles
  • 2018 – 76,436 miles
  • 2017 – 73,196 miles
  • 2016 – 70,200 miles
  • 2015 – 65,419 miles
  • 2014 – 61,337 miles
  • 2013 – 57,061 miles
  • 2012 – 51,677 miles
  • 2011 – 44,838 miles
  • 2010 – 41,832 miles
  • 2009 – 38,982 miles
  • 2008 – 34,257 miles
  • 2007 – 30,001 miles
  • 2006 – 25,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,375 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted. Strong Advise. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also age related perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also age related perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,375 miles (+2,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,375 miles
    Test number
    389089341746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted. Strong Advise. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass89,989 miles (+2,758)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    114594739108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass87,231 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,231 miles
    Test number
    818244874552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail87,230 miles (+1,557)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,230 miles
    Test number
    598496362556
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass85,673 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,673 miles
    Test number
    334106689938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,997 miles (+1,473)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,997 miles
    Test number
    436425623793
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass82,524 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,524 miles
    Test number
    886067536047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,056 miles (+2,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,056 miles
    Test number
    397032905406
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass78,888 miles (+2,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,888 miles
    Test number
    530425451030
    • AdvisoryExhaust center to rear tail box blow, not affecting emission reading
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. Pass76,436 miles (+3,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,436 miles
    Test number
    895841538870
    • AdvisoryThe front chassis rails are starting to corrode
  11. Pass73,196 miles (+2,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,196 miles
    Test number
    658939004907
    • AdvisoryLambda sensor wiring bracket has corroded through
  12. Pass70,200 miles (+4,781)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    701631148582
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass65,419 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,419 miles
    Test number
    696118765047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,337 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,337 miles
    Test number
    536915554089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,061 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,061 miles
    Test number
    845399543055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,677 miles (+6,839)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,677 miles
    Test number
    229995742065
    • NoteO/S/F wheel stiff to rotate
    • NoteEngine light on
  17. Pass44,838 miles (+3,006)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,838 miles
    Test number
    816186841043
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished
  18. Pass41,832 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,832 miles
    Test number
    314325350048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,982 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    590851679019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,257 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,257 miles
    Test number
    741383568014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,001 miles (+4,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,001 miles
    Test number
    110158567097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass25,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,944 miles
    Test number
    594278066087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 ENJ

Does LX02 ENJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 ENJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 ENJ?
The MOT on LX02 ENJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 ENJ done?
LX02 ENJ was recorded at 92,375 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,311 miles a year.
Has LX02 ENJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 ENJ has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LX02 ENJ 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 ENJ find?
LX02 ENJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted. strong advise.; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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