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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

LX52 SKJMOT history

LX52 SKJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 50,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LX52 SKJ black 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 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
50,367 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 SKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 SKJ was last recorded at 50,367 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,174 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
1,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,367 miles
  • 2025 – 50,174 miles
  • 2024 – 50,055 miles
  • 2023 – 49,854 miles
  • 2022 – 49,758 miles
  • 2021 – 49,596 miles
  • 2020 – 49,345 miles
  • 2019 – 48,914 miles
  • 2018 – 47,944 miles
  • 2017 – 47,364 miles
  • 2016 – 46,566 miles
  • 2015 – 44,930 miles
  • 2014 – 43,720 miles
  • 2013 – 42,433 miles
  • 2012 – 40,844 miles
  • 2011 – 38,193 miles
  • 2010 – 35,260 miles
  • 2009 – 31,741 miles
  • 2008 – 28,324 miles
  • 2007 – 24,607 miles
  • 2006 – 20,593 miles
  • 2005 – 16,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,367 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    578516221236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,174 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    202931716331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,055 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    953920966768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,854 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    163857226491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass49,758 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,758 miles
    Test number
    755399059936
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,596 miles (+251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,596 miles
    Test number
    454668260315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill outer skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill outer skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass49,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    155205875167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. Fail49,345 miles (+431)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    840956502045
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  9. Pass48,914 miles (+970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,914 miles
    Test number
    418606685837
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass47,944 miles (+580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    734880070382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  11. Pass47,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,364 miles
    Test number
    110902611542
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill (5.2.6)
  12. Fail47,364 miles (+798)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,364 miles
    Test number
    751862340037
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill (5.2.6)
  13. Pass46,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,566 miles
    Test number
    766094248345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Fail46,566 miles (+1,636)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,566 miles
    Test number
    222903459554
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass44,930 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,930 miles
    Test number
    824103517322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,720 miles (+1,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,720 miles
    Test number
    559974094215
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  17. Pass42,433 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    439391593275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,399 miles (+1,555)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,399 miles
    Test number
    375647383271
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass40,844 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,844 miles
    Test number
    326482092491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,193 miles
    Test number
    495493381224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Fail38,192 miles (+2,932)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    169373181247
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass35,260 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    691715680223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,741 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,741 miles
    Test number
    924669279297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,324 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,324 miles
    Test number
    593067488217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,607 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,607 miles
    Test number
    693858687282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,593 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,593 miles
    Test number
    310738196411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    16,512 miles
    Test number
    190645765270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 SKJ

Does LX52 SKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 SKJ is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 SKJ?
The MOT on LX52 SKJ is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 SKJ done?
LX52 SKJ was recorded at 50,367 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,607 miles a year.
Has LX52 SKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 SKJ has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LX52 SKJ 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 SKJ find?
LX52 SKJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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