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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX02 ONHMOT history

LX02 ONH is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LX02 ONH green 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 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,160 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 ONH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 ONH was last recorded at 93,160 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,155 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,160 miles
  • 2025 – 89,029 miles
  • 2024 – 86,692 miles
  • 2023 – 83,979 miles
  • 2022 – 80,878 miles
  • 2021 – 78,031 miles
  • 2020 – 76,374 miles
  • 2019 – 72,111 miles
  • 2018 – 68,507 miles
  • 2017 – 63,531 miles
  • 2016 – 54,988 miles
  • 2015 – 54,602 miles
  • 2014 – 53,275 miles
  • 2013 – 52,945 miles
  • 2011 – 51,097 miles
  • 2010 – 45,799 miles
  • 2009 – 40,064 miles
  • 2008 – 35,526 miles
  • 2007 – 31,290 miles
  • 2006 – 27,039 miles
  • 2005 – 22,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill is corroded and holed at rear - outside prescribed areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails are corroded but not excessive - near to front anti-roll bar mountingsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front upper ball joint dust covers are slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,160 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,160 miles
    Test number
    802989596035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill is corroded and holed at rear - outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails are corroded but not excessive - near to front anti-roll bar mountings
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

  2. Fail93,155 miles (+4,126)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,155 miles
    Test number
    409996434914
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill is corroded and holed at rear - outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails are corroded but not excessive - near to front anti-roll bar mountings
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

  3. Pass89,029 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,029 miles
    Test number
    805717992637
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail89,020 miles (+2,328)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,020 miles
    Test number
    898698777740
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass86,692 miles (+2,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,692 miles
    Test number
    650600709331
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass83,979 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,979 miles
    Test number
    159589293489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,878 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,878 miles
    Test number
    663223032823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,873 miles (+2,842)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,873 miles
    Test number
    125680691008
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,031 miles (+1,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,031 miles
    Test number
    939206023729
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass76,374 miles (+4,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,374 miles
    Test number
    321201014208
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass72,111 miles (+3,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,111 miles
    Test number
    148551810946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside tyres perished

  12. Pass68,507 miles (+4,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    187972654520
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass63,531 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,531 miles
    Test number
    924519886424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,988 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    202664415576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,602 miles
    Test number
    477239085094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,602 miles (+1,327)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,602 miles
    Test number
    468935485040
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass53,275 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,275 miles
    Test number
    619736274081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,269 miles (+324)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    867043074085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass52,945 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,945 miles
    Test number
    567780383098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,097 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,097 miles
    Test number
    628227601307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,799 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    282108950388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,064 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    163963409300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,526 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    210368918312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,290 miles (+4,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,290 miles
    Test number
    242295827304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass27,039 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,039 miles
    Test number
    672054136378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    22,840 miles
    Test number
    693407255276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,840 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,840 miles
    Test number
    981346455238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX02 ONH

Does LX02 ONH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 ONH is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 ONH?
The MOT on LX02 ONH is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 ONH done?
LX02 ONH was recorded at 93,160 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,422 miles a year.
Has LX02 ONH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 ONH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX02 ONH 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 ONH find?
LX02 ONH passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated; offside inner sill is corroded and holed at rear - outside prescribed areas, and 3 more.

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