Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
LX51 MLLMOT history
LX51 MLL is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 45,375 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 45,375 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 988 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX51 MLL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 22 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX51 MLL was last recorded at 45,375 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,077 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,298 miles
- Average per year
- 988 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 45,375 miles
- 2025 – 44,077 miles
- 2024 – 40,682 miles
- 2023 – 39,870 miles
- 2022 – 39,824 miles
- 2021 – 39,787 miles
- 2020 – 39,734 miles
- 2019 – 39,660 miles
- 2018 – 39,456 miles
- 2017 – 39,174 miles
- 2016 – 38,839 miles
- 2015 – 38,464 miles
- 2014 – 37,852 miles
- 2013 – 37,389 miles
- 2012 – 36,995 miles
- 2011 – 34,602 miles
- 2010 – 32,053 miles
- 2009 – 30,961 miles
- 2008 – 29,851 miles
- 2007 – 28,291 miles
- 2006 – 25,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass45,375 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,375 miles (+1,298)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 45,375 miles
- Test number
- 678982171582
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass44,077 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 44,077 miles
- Test number
- 246402923587
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail44,077 miles (+3,395)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,077 miles
- Test number
- 719838012883
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,682 miles (+812)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 40,682 miles
- Test number
- 570467914414
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass39,870 miles (+46)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 39,870 miles
- Test number
- 877847970528
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass39,824 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 39,824 miles
- Test number
- 257360989966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,787 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 39,787 miles
- Test number
- 424094816095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,734 miles (+74)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 39,734 miles
- Test number
- 483411020573
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass39,660 miles (+204)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 39,660 miles
- Test number
- 994898743252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,456 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 39,456 miles
- Test number
- 414253941942
- AdvisoryParking brakes imbalanced with nearside lagging.
Fail39,456 miles (+282)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,456 miles
- Test number
- 809267085450
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryParking brakes imbalanced with nearside lagging.
Pass39,174 miles (+335)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 39,174 miles
- Test number
- 831532030416
- AdvisoryNearside HANDBRAKE LOW
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass38,839 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 38,839 miles
- Test number
- 897226974600
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fail38,839 miles (+375)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,839 miles
- Test number
- 603089294308
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass38,464 miles (+13)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 38,464 miles
- Test number
- 197055655029
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside parking brake effort low
Fail38,451 miles (+599)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,451 miles
- Test number
- 529439745086
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside parking brake effort low
Fail37,852 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,852 miles
- Test number
- 478151754040
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass37,852 miles (+463)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 37,852 miles
- Test number
- 616851954092
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass37,389 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 37,389 miles
- Test number
- 216634653037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,995 miles (+2,393)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 36,995 miles
- Test number
- 679545232054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,602 miles (+2,549)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 34,602 miles
- Test number
- 247693341038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,053 miles (+1,092)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 32,053 miles
- Test number
- 963957930014
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass30,961 miles (+1,110)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 30,961 miles
- Test number
- 344145349090
- NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls perished
Pass29,851 miles (+1,560)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 29,851 miles
- Test number
- 702761768062
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.
Pass28,291 miles (+2,906)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 28,291 miles
- Test number
- 151798147045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 25,385 miles
- Test number
- 463865656027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX51 MLL
- Does LX51 MLL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX51 MLL is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX51 MLL?
- The MOT on LX51 MLL is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX51 MLL done?
- LX51 MLL was recorded at 45,375 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 988 miles a year.
- Has LX51 MLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX51 MLL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX51 MLL 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 LX51 MLL find?
- LX51 MLL passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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