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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

LX52 GVEMOT history

LX52 GVE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

LX52 GVE 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 5 Mar 2022
Mileage
76,824 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 GVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX52 GVE was last recorded at 76,824 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 2,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,196 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,628 miles
Average per year
3,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,824 miles
  • 2021 – 74,196 miles
  • 2020 – 69,371 miles
  • 2019 – 64,542 miles
  • 2018 – 59,709 miles
  • 2017 – 56,913 miles
  • 2016 – 54,067 miles
  • 2015 – 50,477 miles
  • 2014 – 46,791 miles
  • 2013 – 41,122 miles
  • 2012 – 35,694 miles
  • 2011 – 30,531 miles
  • 2010 – 27,756 miles
  • 2009 – 24,790 miles
  • 2008 – 20,029 miles
  • 2007 – 15,987 miles
  • 2006 – 14,155 miles
  • 2005 – 13,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,824 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering As marked by drivers floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front and rear suspension heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail76,824 miles (+2,628)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    199990488036
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering As marked by drivers floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,196 miles (+4,825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    689195543765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,371 miles
    Test number
    446353877184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail69,371 miles (+4,829)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,371 miles
    Test number
    114577993635
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass64,542 miles (+4,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    940293164125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass59,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,709 miles
    Test number
    117989856868
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  7. Fail59,709 miles (+2,796)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,709 miles
    Test number
    271724224456
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner panel / arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded

  8. Pass56,913 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,913 miles
    Test number
    583030148743
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension heavily corroded

  9. Fail56,901 miles (+2,834)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,901 miles
    Test number
    859236277018
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not tested (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension heavily corroded

  10. Pass54,067 miles (+3,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    348279127960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and sidewalls starting to crack/perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and sidewalls starting to crack/perish (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass50,477 miles (+3,686)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,477 miles
    Test number
    289119025078
    • NoteExhaust corroded slightly
    • NoteNear side rear outer sill corroded
    • NoteRear springs corroded

  12. Pass46,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    766626334056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,791 miles (+5,669)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    406064634001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Pass41,122 miles (+5,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,122 miles
    Test number
    145282103130
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on offside rear outer sill

  15. Pass35,694 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,694 miles
    Test number
    545382422131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,531 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,531 miles
    Test number
    189835821100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,756 miles (+2,966)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,756 miles
    Test number
    821589930139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres starting to perish between the tread

  18. Pass24,790 miles (+4,761)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,790 miles
    Test number
    212767529184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have surface cracks

  19. Pass20,029 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,029 miles
    Test number
    191333648107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,987 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,987 miles
    Test number
    731540957166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,155 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,155 miles
    Test number
    384015436408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,076 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,076 miles
    Test number
    163275425337
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  23. Pass13,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    13,076 miles
    Test number
    603145225350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 GVE

Does LX52 GVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 GVE expired on 5 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 GVE?
The MOT on LX52 GVE expired on 5 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 GVE done?
LX52 GVE was recorded at 76,824 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
Has LX52 GVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 GVE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 GVE 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 GVE find?
LX52 GVE failed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15; offside front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked by drivers floor; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 6 more.

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