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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 WWYMOT history

LX52 WWY is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LX52 WWY red 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 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,807 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 WWY
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
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 WWY was last recorded at 135,807 miles on 19 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2026: 135,807 miles, lower than 153,806 miles on 17 Mar 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,806 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Average per year
5,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,807 miles
  • 2025 – 130,830 miles
  • 2024 – 125,162 miles
  • 2023 – 119,469 miles
  • 2022 – 113,924 miles
  • 2018 – 113,839 miles
  • 2017 – 106,688 miles
  • 2016 – 97,692 miles
  • 2015 – 87,405 miles
  • 2014 – 75,578 miles
  • 2013 – 70,093 miles
  • 2012 – 61,729 miles
  • 2011 – 49,345 miles
  • 2009 – 36,639 miles
  • 2008 – 27,741 miles
  • 2007 – 26,634 miles
  • 2006 – 21,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,807 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded 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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,807 miles (-17,999)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,807 miles
    Test number
    199039286588
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail153,806 miles (+22,976)4 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,806 miles
    Test number
    157831038860
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass130,830 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,830 miles
    Test number
    139356708299
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,830 miles (+5,668)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,830 miles
    Test number
    866972279376
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,162 miles (+58)5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,162 miles
    Test number
    986836944829
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail125,104 miles (+5,635)3 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,104 miles
    Test number
    190103902993
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing when under tension (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between centre pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass119,469 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    230550129753
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail119,467 miles (+5,543)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,467 miles
    Test number
    575550548314
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass113,924 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,924 miles
    Test number
    559164667054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail113,920 miles (+81)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,920 miles
    Test number
    976823610567
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass113,839 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    573421188007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,688 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    217477483753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,692 miles (+10,287)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,692 miles
    Test number
    395875042362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,405 miles (+11,827)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,405 miles
    Test number
    626931525197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,578 miles (+5,485)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,578 miles
    Test number
    405204744019
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low (3mm)

  16. Pass70,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,093 miles
    Test number
    187610663022
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail70,093 miles (+8,364)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,093 miles
    Test number
    135810963402
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass61,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    137042552009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,729 miles (+12,384)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    667122052009
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,345 miles (+12,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    899898901007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass36,639 miles (+8,898)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,639 miles
    Test number
    871942859267
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight handbrake travel

  22. Pass27,741 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,741 miles
    Test number
    311713738255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,634 miles (+4,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,634 miles
    Test number
    300607657224
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass21,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,654 miles
    Test number
    492251276231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 WWY

Does LX52 WWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 WWY is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 WWY?
The MOT on LX52 WWY is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 WWY done?
LX52 WWY was recorded at 135,807 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,863 miles a year.
Has LX52 WWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 WWY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 WWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 WWY find?
LX52 WWY passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split, and 3 more.

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