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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

V1 LNXMOT history

V1 LNX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 61,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

V1 LNX 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 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
61,486 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 LNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 LNX was last recorded at 61,486 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,470 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,486 miles
  • 2025 – 58,483 miles
  • 2024 – 56,558 miles
  • 2023 – 55,471 miles
  • 2021 – 54,005 miles
  • 2020 – 52,473 miles
  • 2019 – 51,034 miles
  • 2018 – 49,601 miles
  • 2017 – 46,986 miles
  • 2016 – 45,584 miles
  • 2015 – 44,344 miles
  • 2014 – 42,380 miles
  • 2013 – 35,937 miles
  • 2012 – 33,960 miles
  • 2011 – 31,128 miles
  • 2010 – 29,009 miles
  • 2009 – 26,975 miles
  • 2008 – 25,302 miles
  • 2007 – 21,127 miles
  • 2006 – 16,904 miles
  • 2005 – 12,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,486 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle has applied protectionRecorded 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.

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Body covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,486 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    61,486 miles
    Test number
    466571210589
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle has applied protection

  2. Fail61,470 miles (+2,987)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,470 miles
    Test number
    655777270639
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle has applied protection

  3. Pass58,483 miles (+157)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    58,483 miles
    Test number
    638516283817
    • AdvisoryBody covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS and NS outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail58,326 miles (+1,768)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,326 miles
    Test number
    696807484231
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS and NS outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,558 miles (+95)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,558 miles
    Test number
    764706486794
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail56,463 miles (+992)2 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,463 miles
    Test number
    483456306940
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass55,471 miles (+1,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,471 miles
    Test number
    361069350900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass54,005 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,005 miles
    Test number
    100580552219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail53,975 miles (+1,502)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,975 miles
    Test number
    470075330122
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass52,473 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,473 miles
    Test number
    990317370366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail52,458 miles (+1,424)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,458 miles
    Test number
    221750578692
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass51,034 miles (+1,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    251134278874
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass49,601 miles (+2,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,601 miles
    Test number
    795672880479
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint slightly effecting emissions. (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass46,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    994995644946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,986 miles (+1,402)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    585869460269
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass45,584 miles (+1,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    225313322568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished at edges

  17. Pass44,344 miles (+1,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    216164391500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass42,380 miles (+6,443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,380 miles
    Test number
    286758084282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,937 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,937 miles
    Test number
    429022583278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,960 miles
    Test number
    625164382203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,960 miles (+2,832)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,960 miles
    Test number
    837924382235
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

  22. Pass31,128 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,128 miles
    Test number
    325538071459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,009 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,009 miles
    Test number
    222464880277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,975 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,975 miles
    Test number
    894085689276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,302 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,302 miles
    Test number
    300506498270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,127 miles (+4,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,127 miles
    Test number
    384321197231
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass16,904 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,904 miles
    Test number
    392398196488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    12,351 miles
    Test number
    161113295283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 LNX

Does V1 LNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 LNX is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 LNX?
The MOT on V1 LNX is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 LNX done?
V1 LNX was recorded at 61,486 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 2,383 miles a year.
Has V1 LNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 LNX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 LNX 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 V1 LNX find?
V1 LNX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: underneath of vehicle has applied protection.

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