Mazda MX-5
Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LX52 WXFMOT history
LX52 WXF is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,835 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 119,835 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,735 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 WXF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Yellow
- 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
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 WXF was last recorded at 119,835 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 4,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,643 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,192 miles
- Average per year
- 4,735 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,835 miles
- 2025 – 115,643 miles
- 2024 – 110,828 miles
- 2023 – 105,351 miles
- 2022 – 99,320 miles
- 2021 – 93,102 miles
- 2020 – 86,883 miles
- 2019 – 80,896 miles
- 2017 – 80,810 miles
- 2015 – 79,800 miles
- 2014 – 74,201 miles
- 2013 – 66,696 miles
- 2012 – 60,228 miles
- 2011 – 55,728 miles
- 2010 – 52,148 miles
- 2009 – 46,909 miles
- 2008 – 41,425 miles
- 2007 – 36,576 miles
- 2006 – 27,635 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,835 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low, topped up
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre pressures low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,835 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 119,835 miles
- Test number
- 365963258643
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low, topped up
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail119,835 miles (+4,192)4 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,835 miles
- Test number
- 212995715238
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low, topped up
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,643 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 115,643 miles
- Test number
- 530556900311
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre pressures low
Fail115,641 miles (+4,813)1 dangerous8 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,641 miles
- Test number
- 889987032901
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Len and bumper slight damage
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre pressures low
Pass110,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 110,828 miles
- Test number
- 370012659146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,828 miles (+5,477)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,828 miles
- Test number
- 476039431267
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass105,351 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 105,351 miles
- Test number
- 432636231910
- MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail105,351 miles (+6,031)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,351 miles
- Test number
- 820281848331
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass99,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 99,320 miles
- Test number
- 796676815656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,320 miles (+6,218)5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,320 miles
- Test number
- 955321903506
- Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass93,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 93,102 miles
- Test number
- 841923120053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,102 miles (+6,219)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,102 miles
- Test number
- 682863074923
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass86,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 86,883 miles
- Test number
- 860489964428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,883 miles (+5,987)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,883 miles
- Test number
- 198969960175
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass80,896 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,896 miles
- Test number
- 105137623673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,810 miles (+1,010)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 80,810 miles
- Test number
- 234843073462
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to all suspension wishbones.
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to both rear outer sill.
Pass79,800 miles (+5,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 79,800 miles
- Test number
- 136902332812
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass74,201 miles (+7,505)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 74,201 miles
- Test number
- 725681884250
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvanced wear noted to rear brake pads
Pass66,696 miles (+6,468)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 66,696 miles
- Test number
- 216550073227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,228 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,228 miles
- Test number
- 737359172204
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NotePossible rear brake pads required next service.
Pass60,228 miles (+4,500)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 60,228 miles
- Test number
- 868539272280
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NotePossible rear brake pads required next service.
Pass55,728 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 55,728 miles
- Test number
- 269787071249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,727 miles (+3,579)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,727 miles
- Test number
- 907296571208
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Pass52,148 miles (+5,239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 52,148 miles
- Test number
- 353679060261
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,909 miles (+5,484)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 46,909 miles
- Test number
- 823114139295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,425 miles (+4,849)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 41,425 miles
- Test number
- 912684238274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 36,576 miles
- Test number
- 194011167208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,576 miles (+8,941)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,576 miles
- Test number
- 951571867256
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,635 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 27,635 miles
- Test number
- 333498666248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 WXF
- Does LX52 WXF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 WXF is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 WXF?
- The MOT on LX52 WXF 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 WXF done?
- LX52 WXF was recorded at 119,835 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,735 miles a year.
- Has LX52 WXF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 WXF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX52 WXF 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 WXF find?
- LX52 WXF passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: engine oil level low, topped up; nearside rear light lens slight damage; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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