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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 GVAMOT history

LX52 GVA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 51,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

LX52 GVA red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
51,165 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 GVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 GVA was last recorded at 51,165 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,892 miles · 14 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
2,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 51,165 miles
  • 2021 – 50,892 miles
  • 2019 – 50,254 miles
  • 2016 – 50,229 miles
  • 2015 – 46,207 miles
  • 2013 – 42,081 miles
  • 2012 – 41,096 miles
  • 2010 – 39,045 miles
  • 2008 – 31,499 miles
  • 2007 – 25,215 miles
  • 2006 – 19,507 miles
  • 2005 – 13,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Corrosion to the exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,165 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    51,165 miles
    Test number
    250525643190
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  2. Fail51,165 miles (+273)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,165 miles
    Test number
    870676767732
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  3. Pass50,892 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    746682026205
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail50,892 miles (+638)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    774415169697
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight perishing on n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

  5. Pass50,254 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    909979307654
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Fail50,254 miles (+25)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    259102268739
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEarth strap broken near rear axle

  7. Pass50,229 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    700525373981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust

  8. Fail50,229 miles (+4,022)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    226448091543
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust

  9. Pass46,207 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,207 miles
    Test number
    316344815111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,081 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,081 miles
    Test number
    629593603272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,096 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    207675282119
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  12. Pass41,096 miles (+2,051)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    917225282134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  13. Pass39,045 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,045 miles
    Test number
    891380530032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Fail39,045 miles (+7,546)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,045 miles
    Test number
    522767020029
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Pass31,499 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,499 miles
    Test number
    794609758252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,215 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,215 miles
    Test number
    731206147209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,507 miles (+6,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,507 miles
    Test number
    350567546229
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass13,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    13,152 miles
    Test number
    143418145238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,152 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,152 miles
    Test number
    254068045226
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 GVA

Does LX52 GVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 GVA expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 GVA?
The MOT on LX52 GVA expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 GVA done?
LX52 GVA was recorded at 51,165 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 2,300 miles a year.
Has LX52 GVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 GVA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 GVA 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 LX52 GVA find?
LX52 GVA passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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